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Scalp Cooling System plus Service Maintenance

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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14 Jan 2026 at 11:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Scalp Cooling System plus Service Maintenance" by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has reached the award stage. The contract includes the procurement of a new Scalp Cooling System along with a five-year maintenance agreement to support both the new and existing systems that aid in preventing hair loss during cancer treatment. Classified under the industry category of medical equipment and services, this procurement is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Prescot where the Trust is based. The procurement process has been completed with the contract being signed on 9th January 2026 and set to run until 8th January 2031.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and associated services, particularly those with expertise in the maintenance and repair of such systems. Paxman Coolers Limited, an SME, has been awarded the contract, exemplifying the suitability of smaller, specialised businesses for this type of procurement. The procurement method was noted as below threshold and suggests that firms with competitive pricing and niche capabilities in medical equipment would be well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities. Such contracts present a stable, long-term revenue stream over a five-year period, fostering business growth for the right suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scalp Cooling System plus Service Maintenance

Notice Description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have purchased an additional Scalp Cooling System, a system which helps to prevent hair loss in patients receiving cancer treatment. The Trust have also purchased a 5 year maintenance agreement to cover the new system and to cover the 4 systems already on site. This purchase is VAT exempt.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06058f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003053-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 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 - 8 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

PAXMAN COOLERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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