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Purchase of Colposcopes

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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17 Feb 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Leeds, was titled "Purchase of Colposcopes." This procurement falls under the "Medical equipments" category and involved the acquisition of Seiler Medical 955 Colposcopes. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically detailed as being below the threshold and executed without competition. The procurement has been completed, with the contract signed on 13th February 2026 and set to be active from 27th March to 28th March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £67,080 (gross), with the net amount being £55,900. The supplier for this tender is Ocean Med, a large-scale business based in London.

This specific tender presents an opportunity for growth for large businesses operating within the medical equipment industry, particularly those that manufacture or supply specialised medical instruments like colposcopes. Although the procurement method did not involve open competition, understanding such processes can help businesses align their offerings with the requirements of public authorities, like NHS Trusts, which seek specialised equipment solutions. Firms similar to Ocean Med, with capabilities to deliver high-quality, specific medical goods, may find similar direct buy opportunities in future procurements.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Colposcopes

Notice Description

Seiler Medical 955 Colposcopes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06559d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014128-2026
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 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
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ruth.farrar@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEAN MED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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