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Standalone Non-Imaging Vibration-Controlled Ultrasound System

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 11:22

Award Notice
Planning

05 Dec 2024 at 16:15

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain, operated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, has completed a procurement process for a "Standalone Non-Imaging Vibration-Controlled Ultrasound System." This medical equipment contract falls under the Goods category, identified by CPV code 33100000. Focused on healthcare facilities across various UK regions, including North East, North West, and London, this framework agreement spans from 11 July 2025 to 10 July 2027, with the possibility of extension. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 28 July 2025, with Echosens UK Ltd appointed as the supplier for the £35,000,000 contract under a framework that allows various NHS entities or other statutory bodies to directly contract with the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly benefiting SMEs and VCSEs involved in medical equipment manufacturing and supply. Companies with expertise in developing ultrasound technology for healthcare applications are well-suited to compete, especially those focusing on non-invasive solutions for liver diagnostics. The contract provides a robust route to market through electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment, facilitating streamlined operations and collaboration with NHS bodies and potentially other healthcare organisations. Businesses can leverage this framework to expand their footprint in the UK healthcare sector, further developing their technology offerings and enhancing service provision in regions such as the South East, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Standalone Non-Imaging Vibration-Controlled Ultrasound System

Notice Description

Following the publication of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) NHS Supply Chain is entering into a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Standalone Non-Imaging Vibration-Controlled Ultrasound System to Quantify Liver and or Spleen Stiffness and Measure Liver Steatosis that includes the following: - The ability to measure liver stiffness to quantify fibrosis and cirrhosis. - The ability to measure fatty liver to quantify steatosis non-invasively. - The functionality of Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE) technology. - The ability to allow any clinical practitioners to use the system rather than a trained sonographer only. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into a Framework Agreement with 1 available supplier. The term of this Framework Agreement is anticipated to be up to the end date of 10 November 2026, will the option to extend for up to 12 months. The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however 1) NHSSC, 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework. Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the estimate indicated within section 1, NHS Supply Chain does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework. Any agreement entered will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5f4e7fa-fce8-4097-9101-299533da8d50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d600df7-7af2-47f4-b586-a12c99125170
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

Contact Name
NHS Supply Chain, NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Contact Email
alexandra.gothard@supplychain.nhs.uk, paris.lowcock@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECHOSENS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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