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Replacement of City X-Rays

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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10 Aug 2026 at 10:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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21 May 2026 at 15:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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21 May 2026 at 15:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust procured replacement X-ray equipment for City Hospital in Nottingham. The requirement was for a relocatable X-ray unit, described as a specialist product and classified as X-ray devices (CPV 33111000). This was a capital-equipment purchase intended to replace existing City Hospital X-ray provision. The supplier was expected to provide a compliant and deliverable specialist solution for the hospital’s clinical setting. The procurement was managed by the Trust, with delivery in the Nottingham area. The requirement is specific to relocatable diagnostic X-ray equipment rather than general medical supplies, consultancy or broader hospital infrastructure work.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Probo Medical Ltd. The Trust used a direct award on the stated basis that only one supplier could meet the specialist requirements after market engagement. The award was made on 21 May 2026 for £246,950 excluding VAT (£296,340 including VAT). The award period runs from 18 June 2026 to 17 June 2027. The contract was signed on 23 July 2026, with the contract period running from 24 July 2026 to 17 June 2027. There was one completed lot. The stated rationale was a single-supplier market and technical reasons; Probo was the only provider identified as able to meet the Trust’s requirements. Potential repairs are expected to be covered by a maintenance contract after the warranty.

This award demonstrates demand from an NHS teaching hospital for specialist relocatable X-ray equipment and provides a clear benchmark for the type of supplier the Trust considered capable of delivery. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need demonstrable expertise in relocatable diagnostic X-ray systems, the ability to supply compliant equipment for a hospital environment, and evidence that its solution can be delivered within the required operational constraints. Suppliers should also be able to support the equipment after installation, including repairs and maintenance once warranty protection ends. The requirement is best suited to specialist medical-device manufacturers, authorised distributors and service providers with established technical support, rather than general healthcare equipment suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of City X-Rays

Notice Description

Contract award for a replacement x-ray at City Hospital. Following on from market engagement, it was deemed that relocatable X-ray units are a specialist product, and currently there is only one provider who offers this specialist service. Given the absence of any viable alternative providers, a direct award is justified on the basis of a single-supplier market. The procurement approach therefore reflects the clear limitations of the market and the need to secure a compliant and deliverable solution within required timeframes.

Procurement Information

This equipment is only available through a single supplier as this is a specialist service. During the procurement process, the Trust explored and proactively engaged with potential alternative suppliers however only Probo were able to meet the requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075570-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33111000 - X-ray devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£246,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£246,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2026 - 17 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Probo Medical Ltd

Further Information

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