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EBUS Needles and Balloons

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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28 Nov 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "EBUS Needles and Balloons" has been concluded by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This contract falls within the medical equipment industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically at Whiston Hospital, Prescot. The process reached the award and contract stage on 28th November 2025. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as below threshold without competition, meaning it was negotiated directly with a selected supplier rather than through an open tender. The supplier chosen for this process was Olympus KeyMed, located in Southend-On-Sea.

This tender represents an opportunity for suppliers of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in bronchoscopic tools, as it involves the supply of EBUS-TBNA needles and balloons to the NHS Trust. The demand for advanced medical equipment such as the second-generation ViziShot2 needles indicates a need for high-quality products with enhanced safety mechanisms and visibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that manufacture or distribute medical tools could find new business avenues by connecting with NHS Trusts for future tenders. Engaging in such procurement processes would allow these businesses to expand their portfolio and establish partnerships within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

EBUS Needles and Balloons

Notice Description

Olympus offers EBUS-TBNA needles in a range of sizes, adding both 19G and 25G to its original portfolio of 21G and 22G needles. But now it also provides the second generation of EBUS needles - ViziShot2. While the entire portfolio offers the already established safety mechanisms and excellent ultrasound visibility, Olympus now provides a needle for every situation - expanding your possibilities in EBUS-TBNA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078032-2025
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,864 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 28 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLYMPUS KEYMED

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