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10 Jul 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust involved the awarding of a contract for the supply of an EVIS X1 Endoscopic Imaging System along with associated equipment and consumables. This process, categorised under "goods" in the medical imaging equipment industry, utilised a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. Located in the United Kingdom, particularly targeting the UKK2 region, the contract was signed on 26th February 2026 following its initiation as a tender. The procurement is supported by the NHSSC framework for Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Options and Related Services, with no prior open tendering involved.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment manufacturing and supply sector, particularly those with expertise in providing advanced imaging systems. The awarded contract to KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT) LIMITED suggests potential competitive advantages for large-scale suppliers with the capability of delivering cutting-edge endoscopic technologies tailored to the healthcare industry. The direct awarding further highlights opportunities for suppliers well-versed in frameworks like the NHSSC, offering potential growth through specialised high-value contracts with public health bodies.

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Notice Title

EVIS X1 Endoscopic Imaging System

Notice Description

EVIS X1 Endoscopic Imaging System with associated equipment and consumables

Lot Information

Lot 1

Evis X1 wireless system, with scope guide and associated software. Direct award through Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Options and Related Services reference 2021/S 000-007768.

Procurement Information

Direct awarded against NHSSC framework Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Options and Related Services reference 2021/S 000-007768

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065246-2026
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

33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,334 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20264 months ago
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

KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

Further Information

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