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13 Jul 2026 at 07:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Boston - ICEFX Cryoablation System Equipment and Consumable Agreement" was managed by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, a regional authority based in the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the medical equipment industry category and involves the procurement of cryoablation system equipment and consumables for dermatology cancer treatment, with a focus on the location of Trafford, UKD3. The procurement was executed through a direct award procedure without prior publication, based on a framework agreement. The tender has been completed, with the contract signed on 9th March 2026, and the award finalised on 13th July 2026. The procurement method used was "limited," and it is categorised as a contract awarded without a call for competition under the rationale that it falls outside the EU directive's scope.

This tender represents a growth opportunity primarily for large-scale businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in oncology and endourology ablation consumables. Companies like Boston Scientific Limited, which successfully secured the contract, benefit from their large-scale operations and ability to offer competitive pricing in a limited award procurement setting. Such contracts can enhance a company's footprint in the healthcare infrastructure, especially within NHS frameworks in the UK. This opportunity could also serve as a gateway for similar future contracts requiring specialised medical equipment in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

BOSTON - ICEFX CRYOBLATION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLE AGREEMENT

Notice Description

BOSTON - ICEFX CRYOBLATION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLE AGREEMENT

Lot Information

Lot 1

PROVISION OF CRYOBLATION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLE AGREEMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF DERMATOLOGY CANCER PATIENTS

Procurement Information

Direct Award via NHSSC Endoscopy, Endourology & Oncology Ablation Consumables and Associated Products <br/>Contract Reference: 2024/s 000-029975

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c910
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065403-2026
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 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
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

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