Award

Portable and Handheld Ultrasound Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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Award

13 Jan 2026 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of portable and handheld ultrasound equipment, awarding a contract to MDI Medical (NI) Ltd. The contract, signed on 9th January 2026 and active until 30th January 2026, is valued at £99,966 GBP. This procurement fell under the category of goods and utilised a direct procurement method, proceeding without competition as it was below the threshold. The diagnostic ultrasound devices are to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including regions such as UKC, UKD, and UKF. The process reached the award stage with the status marked as complete.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging equipment, particularly those offering innovative or portable solutions. Firms that can provide competitive pricing and reliable delivery without needing a competitive bidding process, like MDI Medical (NI) Ltd, may find similar procurement processes advantageous. SMEs in the medical device sector, especially those capable of offering efficient and high-quality diagnostic tools, would be well-positioned to secure such contracts, provided they have a robust supply chain and can meet delivery demands across the specified regions.

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Notice Title

Portable and Handheld Ultrasound Equipment

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for various portable and handheld ultrasound devices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060435
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002483-2026
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

33124120 - Diagnostic ultrasound devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,966 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 30 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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MDI MEDICAL (NI

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