Purchase of ECG machines for Somerset community sites

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of ECG machines for community sites throughout Somerset, with the award being made on 24th June 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of Medical Equipment and was carried out through a limited procedure without prior publication, as part of the NHS Supply Chain Framework. Located within the UKK2 region, the procurement involved the purchase of 55 ECG machines, including 22 units on trollies and 33 portable units in bags, to replace existing equipment. The procurement was finalised with WELCH ALLYN (U.K.) LIMITED as the supplier, under a contract valued at £192,589.20. Rob Hamilton served as the contact point for the procuring authority.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment industry to engage with public sector health trusts. Companies specialising in the supply and servicing of cardiac diagnostics equipment, especially those familiar with NHS frameworks, would find this tender particularly beneficial. Aside from providing the products themselves, there is potential for future maintenance contracts and adaptations to meet specific Trust standards, fostering long-term business growth in the healthcare supply sector. Large suppliers with experience in NHS procurement and compliance with framework agreements are especially well-suited to participate in such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Purchase of ECG machines for Somerset community sites

Notice Description

Purchase of 55 ECG machines, 22 on trollies, 33 portable units in bags. Replacement of previous Trust equipment, with the preferred Trust standard units organised in conjunction with the EHR team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 55 ECG machines, 22 on trollies, 33 portable units in bags. Replacement of previous Trust equipment, with the preferred Trust standard units organised in conjunction with the EHR team. Purchase via NHS Supply Chain Framework: 2022/S 000-000127 Cardiac Diagnostics Equipment Technologies and Related Equipment and Services Framework.

Procurement Information

Purchase of: 55 ECG machines. The Purchase includes: Trollies, scanners and bags as required. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition. This is an NHS Supply Chain framework contract award: Framework: 2022/S 000-000127 Cardiac Diagnostics Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059517-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£192,589 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELCH ALLYN (U.K.

Further Information

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