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Stereotactic Focused Ultrasound System

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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17 Dec 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University, a sub-central public authority, has recently completed the procurement process for a Stereotactic Focused Ultrasound System. The contract has been awarded to FUS Instruments Inc., a Canadian SME, under a direct procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The procurement covers diagnostic ultrasound devices and the contract, valued at $73,050 USD, is active from 27th November 2025 through to 26th January 2028. The delivery will be located in the United Kingdom, within the region of UKF14.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses operating within the medical devices industry, particularly those specialising in diagnostic ultrasound equipment. Companies like FUS Instruments Inc. that can provide advanced therapeutic ultrasound devices without the need for extensive competition are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The direct procurement method indicates a predefined need that can benefit businesses with a niche specialisation or certified technological capability in fulfilling specific medical requirements.

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Notice Title

Stereotactic Focused Ultrasound System

Notice Description

Requirement is for one therapeutic focused ultrasound device.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f82c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083989-2025
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

33124120 - Diagnostic ultrasound devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 26 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ntuprocurement@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUS INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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