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08 Jul 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Hire of kit for Endoscopy" has concluded successfully with MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST acting as the buying organisation. This process pertains to the public authority - central government sector and focuses on the medical industry, specifically the provision of endoscopy equipment. The contract was awarded to KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK) LIMITED, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Dundee, UK. This award took place under the "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, and the process is at the contract stage with an active status. The contract commenced on 1 December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026, covering various regions across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Hire of kit for Endoscopy

Notice Description

Hire of kit for Endoscopy XGBD-LAP600082 4K - 10mm, 30deg, NIR/ICG Kit GBD-LAP600023 Clickline Kit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c631
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064128-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4TQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK

Further Information

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