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14 Jul 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of EPOC instruments and accessories, which include two EPOC Readers, a blood analysis system with a 12-month warranty. This falls under the medical equipment industry category. The tender was conducted as a below-threshold procurement with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Ltd being the awarded supplier. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 25th June 2026 and concluding on 24th July 2026. The delivery is to be made in the UKD region, United Kingdom.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in blood analysis systems. Companies with innovative solutions and the ability to provide reliable support and warranty services will find this tender appealing. Large enterprises or SMEs equipped to deliver high-quality medical diagnostics equipment and services in the healthcare sector would be well-positioned to undertake similar contracts in the future. As public health organisations continue to modernise their diagnostic tools, there is a substantial market for suppliers who can meet specific requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

EPOC Instruments and Accessories

Notice Description

For the purchase of x2 EPOC Readers (blood analysis system) and accessories, including 12 month warranty.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cae2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066236-2026
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE 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
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS

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