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24 Jul 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of a GI manometry system, focusing on diagnostic systems within the healthcare industry in Bath, United Kingdom. The procurement, following a direct award method due to technical and urgency requirements, involved a GI High-Resolution Manometry System capable of performing advanced gastrointestinal motility investigations. The award was finalised on 24th July 2026, with the contracting period set to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in advanced medical diagnostic technology, particularly those with capabilities in high-resolution manometry systems. Firms equipped to deliver integrated software and hardware platforms that include cutting-edge catheter technology and EMR integration can benefit extensively from engaging in such procurements. Large-scale suppliers, such as LABORIE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE LTD, which successfully secured this contract, highlight the market potential for businesses that meet these specialised clinical and technical specifications. This partnership can foster further innovation and growth within the medical technology industry.

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Notice Title

Supply of GI manometry System with maintenance.

Notice Description

The system a specialist GI High-Resolution Manometry System capable of performing upper and lower gastrointestinal motility investigations, including High-Resolution Manometry (HRM), High-Resolution Impedance Manometry (HRIM), High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry (HRAM) and other advanced diagnostic studies. The proposed Solar GI HRM system includes specialist software, catheter technology, automated analysis tools, EMR integration capability and training support.

Procurement Information

The Trust requires a GI Physiology System capable of performing Upper GI Manometry, Lower GI Manometry and Neurophysiology investigations using a single integrated software and hardware platform. A key clinical requirement is a solid-state oesophageal manometry catheter with 36 pressure channels, 16 impedance channels with the overall thickness of 8 french, enabling detailed assessment of gastrointestinal motility disorders while maximising patient comfort.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d386
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070413-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,484 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3NG
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LABORIE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE

Further Information

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