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High-intensity focused ultrasound

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

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31 Jan 2025 at 11:55

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16 Jan 2025 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) equipment, classified under the CPV code 33112200 (Ultrasonic unit). The process, initiated in January 2025, utilised a direct award to Cerno Health Ltd, the sole distributor of Sonablate HIFU equipment in the UK. The procurement was conducted using a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement category was classified as goods, and the total contract value amounts to GBP 532,083. This contract aims to enhance prostate cancer treatment at the Northampton General Hospital located in Northampton, UKF24.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in the healthcare and medical device sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality ultrasonic medical technology. Companies involved in the production or distribution of advanced therapeutic equipment will specifically benefit by exploring partnership prospects with NHS trusts. The nature of the direct award highlights the importance of niche market providers and specialised medical suppliers in such procurement processes, ensuring that only highly specialised and eligible businesses are well-suited to meet the stringent technical requirements, thereby fostering an environment for high-quality healthcare solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High-intensity focused ultrasound

Notice Description

A direct award to Cerno for Provision of High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award for provision of High-intensity focused ultrasound

Procurement Information

Sonablate are the only current validated manufacturers of high -intensity focused ultrasound equipment and associated consumables supplying the NHS in the UK. Cerno Health are the sole distributor of Sonablate in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d0a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003252-2025
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33112200 - Ultrasonic unit

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£532,083 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Additional Buyers

Northampton General NHS Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cerno Health Ltd

Further Information

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