Award

EndoSign(r) Capsule Sponge Devise and Diagnostic Report.

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

16 Jan 2026 at 10:23

Award

17 Oct 2025 at 15:52

Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of the EndoSign® Capsule Sponge Device and Diagnostic Report has been managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, United Kingdom (region UKK23). This contract, which involves pathology services under the CPV classification 85111800, has moved from the tender update to the award stage with the contract officially awarded on 14 January 2026. The services will be provided from 14 January 2026 to 13 January 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) following the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, using a procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The estimated lifetime value of the contract is £316,848.00 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for specialised medical suppliers capable of providing integrated service solutions, involving both consumables and diagnostic services. It is ideally suited for businesses focused on healthcare innovation, pathology services, and medical consumables. As the selected supplier, Cyted Health Ltd provides a unique integrated solution with proprietary technology, making it an attractive proposal for suppliers who can offer combined solutions or have novel approaches to healthcare service delivery. The tender gives emphasis to quality, innovation, value, and social benefits, alongside improving healthcare access, making it a robust opportunity for enterprises aiming to contribute to and grow within the healthcare system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EndoSign(r) Capsule Sponge Devise and Diagnostic Report.

Notice Description

Provision of consumables and diagnostic service for detecting Barrett's esophagus. This is an introduction of a non-invasive procedure to deliver benefits to patients including earlier detection and improved outcomes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of consumables and diagnostic service for detecting Barrett's esophagus. By introducing a non-invasive procedure, the aim is to deliver significant benefits to patients, including earlier detection, reduced waiting times, and improved outcomes.
The Trust plans to enter into a 12-month contract with a single supplier capable of providing both consumables and diagnostic services as an integrated solution. This initiative is not a product trial but rather a pilot project to assess the Trust's capacity and capability for long-term service delivery and will include a 12 month extension option.

This is a notice with the intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process. This is a new service, with a new provider and the contract is expected to be live between November 2025 and October 2026. The expected lifetime value of the contract is PS316,848.00.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 29 October 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05989d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003766-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£316,848 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Oct 20253 months 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Hollie Caddy
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK23 Somerset CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYTED HEALTH

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