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Capital - Vbeam Pro Laser System

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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20 Jul 2026 at 12:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is procuring a Vbeam Pro laser system for clinical use. The requirement covers a Candela Vbeam Pro system with 595 nm and 1064 nm wavelengths, dynamic cooling device (DCD) and accessories. This is a specialist medical equipment and surgical laser purchase, classified under CPV 33169100. The equipment is intended for delivery in the United Kingdom and is associated with the Trust’s hospital services in Prescot. The specification focuses on a laser with a 12–15 mm spot size, making this relevant to manufacturers, authorised medical technology distributors and specialist suppliers of dermatology or surgical laser systems. The buyer is an NHS teaching hospital trust, so suppliers should understand public-sector clinical equipment requirements, installation arrangements and support for hospital users. The selected supplier is Syneron Candela (UK) Limited.

The procurement has reached the award stage and the tender is complete. It used a direct award procedure under the stated legal basis, justified on technical grounds because the required specification was considered unavailable elsewhere in the UK and Candela was identified as the sole supplier. Syneron Candela (UK) Limited was selected for the single lot. The award value is £121,890 excluding VAT, or £146,268 including VAT. The award date is 20 July 2026. The awarded contract period runs from 2 August 2026 to 2 August 2026, indicating a one-day period in the published data. A contract signature milestone was scheduled for 1 August 2026. Evaluation was based on the stated technical-availability rationale rather than a competitive tender, and the award is recorded as pending.

This award demonstrates demand from an NHS teaching hospital for a highly specific clinical laser configuration rather than a general medical equipment purchase. Competitors seeking similar work would need access to a 595 nm laser with a 12–15 mm spot size, 1064 nm capability, dynamic cooling and compatible accessories. Credibility would depend on demonstrating that the equipment meets the clinical specification, is supported for hospital use and can be supplied through an appropriate UK medical technology channel. Manufacturers and authorised distributors with established relationships with NHS trusts may be best placed, particularly where they can provide technical advice, delivery coordination, user support and evidence of reliable after-sales service. Suppliers should also understand how highly specialised specifications and sole-supplier technical arguments can shape the route to market for future purchases by this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capital - Vbeam Pro Laser System

Notice Description

Provision of a Vbeam Pro Laser System 595, 1064, DCD with accessories

Procurement Information

This specific specification of laser is not available elsewhere; the requirement is a 595nm wavelength laser with a spot size of 12mm - 15mm and Candela are the sole supplier of a laser with this specification in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cebf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068207-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33169100 - Surgical laser

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,890 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

SYNERON CANDELA (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

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