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Purchase of transnasal endoscopes and accessories

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Nov 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust undertook a procurement process titled "Purchase of transnasal endoscopes and accessories," classified under the industry category of endoscopes. Located in the region of UKK23, this procurement centred on acquiring six transnasal endoscopes and associated equipment to replace outdated apparatus. The process progressed to the award stage with a contract value of £210,000, signed on 30 September 2025. Utilising a limited procurement method, the contract was directly awarded through an NHS Supply Chain Framework without prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside the directive's scope. Aquilant Endoscopy Limited was selected as the supplier for this contract.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in medical equipment and devices. Being a direct award via a framework agreement emphasises the importance of being part of such frameworks for businesses aiming to secure contracts. Companies with large-scale operational capabilities, like Aquilant Endoscopy Limited, are well-suited for such high-value contracts where reliability and quality are paramount. Businesses seeking to compete in similar tenders should focus on establishing relationships with public sector frameworks to gain visibility and accessibility to direct award opportunities.

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Notice Title

Purchase of transnasal endoscopes and accessories

Notice Description

Purchase of 6 transnasal endoscopes, processor, trolley and accessories for use to replace previous equipment at end of serviceable life.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of: 6 Transnasal scopes 1 processor 2 trolleys 2 monitors zerowire CO2 insufflation regulator and accessories required for use. Direct award via NHS Supply Chain Framework

Procurement Information

Direct award via NHS Supply Chain Framework. 2021/S 000-007768 Flexible endoscopy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077613-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33168100 - Endoscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Rob Hamilton
Contact Email
medelec.contracts@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

AQUILANT ENDOSCOPY

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