Award

Purchase of Histotripsy System

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 08:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Apr 2026 at 10:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

01 Apr 2026 at 10:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Histotripsy System aimed at treating cancerous tumours. This direct award contract, governed by UKPGA legislation, has been directly awarded to HistoSonics Inc due to their unique position as the sole supplier of this specialised medical equipment. The contract, valued at £1,440,000 gross, is set to commence on 21st April 2026 and will remain in effect until 20th April 2031. The location for procurement falls within Leeds, United Kingdom, under the industry category of medical equipment. The award stage was reached in April 2026, culminating with the contract signed on 13th April 2026, and no conflicts of interest were reported.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale medical equipment suppliers capable of delivering cutting-edge technologies for cancer treatment. Businesses specialising in innovative medical solutions with a focus on histotripsy systems can position themselves to compete for similar high-value tenders effectively. Suppliers that can offer technical expertise and unique solutions that cater to specific medical needs are particularly suited to such procurement methods, where direct award processes favour unique product capabilities and technical reasons as crucial factors in decision-making.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Histotripsy System

Notice Description

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

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033570-2026
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
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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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