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Biplane endo transducer

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Mar 2026 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust involved the acquisition of a "Biplane endo transducer" for the replacement at Day Surgery. Classified under diagnostic ultrasound devices, this contract addressed the health industry sector. The procurement, situated in Taunton, South West of the United Kingdom, reached the award stage on 10th March 2026. This action was initiated as a direct single tender below the threshold, signifying a method focused on efficiency. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital, facilitated this process, with the contract period from 10th March 2026 to 9th March 2027, highlighting timely scheduling and fulfilment plans.

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Notice Title

Biplane endo transducer

Notice Description

Replacement for Day Surgery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1038bc84-b1e6-4ad1-8b22-4e24dd87b9e0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33124120 - Diagnostic ultrasound devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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