Transperineal Biopsy System and Needles

HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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23 Jun 2026 at 10:05

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10 Jun 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of Transperineal Biopsy System and Needles. The contract, valued at approximately £163,046.40, has been awarded to Mermaid Medical Limited under the Countess of Chester Framework. This procurement, conducted using a selective method, is not competitive and follows legislation as outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The process commenced with the intention to award on 10th June 2026, with the contract officially starting on 29th June 2026 and continuing until 28th June 2028, with potential for two additional 12-month extensions. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom, specifically in Hull.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment supply, particularly those specialising in biopsy and radiology procedural needles. SMEs operating in similar industries could find valuable growth initiatives by engaging in framework agreements akin to this tender. Such frameworks provide a structured environment that fosters steady business relationships and encourages consistency in product delivery. Bidders with strong regional supply chains in the UK and the ability to meet specific medical standards are particularly well-suited to compete in such selective procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Transperineal Biopsy System and Needles

Notice Description

This is to advise of our intention to award to Mermaid Medical Ltd for the provision of Transperineal Biopsy System and Needles via the Countess of Chester Framework F/077/TAS/25/SB. Supplied via purchase order to the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to the estimated value of PS163,046.40

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b222
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058843-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141323 - Biopsy needles

33141326 - Radiology procedural needles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,872 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£135,872 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU3 2JZ
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERMAID MEDICAL

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