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Purchase of Histotripsy System

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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01 Apr 2026 at 10:41

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01 Apr 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a direct procurement process to acquire a Histotripsy System for treating cancerous tumours. The contract was awarded to HistoSonics, a supplier based in Minnesota, USA. This procurement was classified under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting medical equipment. The legal framework for the contract follows the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 17th April 2026, extending until 16th April 2032. The total value of the contract amounts to £1,440,000 gross. The procurement method used was a direct award, justified by being the sole supplier for this technology. The award status is currently pending, and a standstill period is in place until 14th April 2026.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Histotripsy System

Notice Description

Histotripsy system for treatment of cancerous tumors (primary & secondary)

Procurement Information

Only supplier of Histotripsy system for treatment of cancerous liver tumors (primary and secondary)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030261-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

HISTOSONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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