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Scalp Coolers

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Aug 2025 at 13:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the replacement of scalp coolers across its facilities. This procurement process, identified as NH2010, followed a direct approach without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract, worth approximately £125,202 gross, was signed on 4th August 2025 and became active on 5th August 2025, with completion by 12th August 2025. The procurement category falls within goods, specifically cryosurgical and cryotherapy devices. Paxman Coolers Ltd, an SME based in Huddersfield, has been awarded this contract.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in medical device manufacturing, particularly those focusing on cryotherapy equipment. Companies that can offer innovative solutions or seek partnerships with healthcare institutions could find business growth in similar procurement opportunities. Given this procurement's selective method, businesses capable of directly engaging with entities like the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are well-positioned to compete in future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scalp Coolers

Notice Description

Replacing scalp coolers across the trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051999-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33165000 - Cryosurgical and cryotherapy devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,110 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Karen Swan
Contact Email
karen.swan@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS,
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAXMAN COOLERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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