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2D Digital Ultra sound imaging Systems

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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16 Oct 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the supply of two 2D digital ultrasound imaging systems. This contract, identified by ID 24-474, is categorised under miscellaneous medical devices and products, with the main procurement category being goods. The process was completed as a direct, below-threshold award, without competition, with the contract signed on 20th August 2025 for a total gross amount of £69,600. The procurement aims to enhance technical suitability and increase available equipment for teaching larger classes.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for suppliers in the medical devices and products industry, specifically those equipped to supply advanced imaging systems. The successful supplier was Vertec Scientific Ltd, classified as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), pointing to similar businesses as well-suited candidates for such contracts. Engaging in similar tender processes can boost business profiles, providing access to public sector contracts and fostering growth through diversified clientele and increased market share.

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Notice Title

2D Digital Ultra sound imaging Systems

Notice Description

Supply of Qty 2 x 2D Ultra sound digitial imaging systems. Product selected based on technical suitability plus a need to increase the number of existing same product for consistancy when teaching larger class rooms. Below Threshold Direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066048-2025
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

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Sarah McGrady
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERTEC SCIENTIFIC

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