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Purchase of Paxman PSCS2 Scalp Cooler

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Jan 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of Paxman PSCS2 Scalp Coolers, completed on 31st December 2025. This contract falls under the "goods" category and is directly awarded without competition, as it is below the threshold. The procurement method utilised was direct, aimed at standardising medical equipment within the trust, and was partially funded through charitable means, specifically by Love Musgrove charity. The procurement took place in the UK region UKK23, specifically in Taunton. The awarding of the contract to Paxman Coolers Limited, based in Huddersfield, was finalised on 7th January 2026, with the contract period spanning between 31st December 2025 and 1st January 2026. The contract is valued at £17,555.

This contract represents a strategic opportunity for businesses operating within the medical device manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in cooling and therapeutic equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions and highly efficient products may find similar opportunities valuable, especially when targeting public health institutions like NHS Trusts. The procurement process, being direct and below-threshold, suggests a streamlined opportunity for suppliers outside of conventional competitive tendering practices, offering agility and the potential for long-term supplier relationships with entities under the NHS umbrella.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Paxman PSCS2 Scalp Cooler

Notice Description

Purchase of dual scalp cooler, device chosen for standardisation within the department from a previous project and funded by Love Musgrove charity with zero rated VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001049-2026
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
£17,555 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAXMAN COOLERS

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