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Rental of Ultrasound system

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT

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03 Feb 2026 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for the rental of an ultrasound system. This process, which falls under the healthcare industry category, involved a 6-month rental extension for a GE Voluson Signature E20 Ultrasound System, crucial for maintaining software uniformity within the department. The procurement, titled "Rental of Ultrasound system," is identified as a direct procurement method conducted below the competition threshold. The award was granted to GE Medical Systems Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Chalfont St Giles, UK. This process reached its award stage on 31st July 2025, with the contract period lasting from 1st August 2025 to 31st January 2026, encompassing an overall contract value of £16,920, of which £14,100 was non-taxed.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly for those experienced in providing high-quality maintenance and breakdown services for sophisticated medical devices like ultrasound systems. Companies able to ensure seamless software integration within hospital systems stand to benefit significantly from such contracts. Additionally, this precedent of direct procurement without competition highlights potential pathways for existing equipment suppliers to expand their portfolios through similar tendering processes with other NHS bodies or public health organisations.

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Notice Title

Rental of Ultrasound system

Notice Description

6 months rental extension of 1 x GE Voluson Signature E20 Ultrasound Systems. All machines used for the department are from GE as they enable the use of the main and only software for the US machines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009629-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marcia.shimabukuro@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2PG
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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