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Provision of Sonosite Ultrasound machine

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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29 Apr 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

On 29th April 2026, City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited completed the procurement process for the provision of a Sonosite Ultrasound machine at South Tyneside District Hospital. The award stage of this contract was finalised, with Fujifilm Sonosite Ltd designated as the supplier. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, effectively expediting the procurement of goods categorised under medical equipment. The contract commenced on 31st March 2026 and will remain active until 30th March 2031, valued at £92,970. The buying organisation operates out of Sunderland Royal Hospital, located in Sunderland, UK, and falls under the public authority - central government classification. The supplier organisation is based in Bedford, UK.

This procurement creates growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in medical equipment supplies, as it underscores the demand for innovative healthcare solutions within public hospitals. Companies that offer competitive pricing and efficiency in distribution of high-tech medical tools like ultrasound machines could benefit from similar opportunities in future tenders. Large businesses with expertise in healthcare technology, like Fujifilm Sonosite Ltd, would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes, employing their industry knowledge and established distribution channels.

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Notice Title

Provision of Sonosite Ultrasound machine

Notice Description

Provision of Sonosite Ultrasound machine at South Tyneside District Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038987-2026
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
£92,970 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUJIFILM SONOSITE

Further Information

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