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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the supply of the Cision Invision, a unique Gross Exam System, to AnatoPath Limited as the sole supplier on the market capable of providing this specific pathology equipment. This procurement process, identified by ID C451605, was conducted through a direct award method due to the absence of other suppliers, aligning with legal basis 2023/54. The contract, located in Poole, United Kingdom, falls under the medical equipment category and is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026, running until 31st July 2036. The contract holds a gross value of £58,200, with £48,500 net, and the procurement process is marked as complete.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises specialising in medical equipment with unique technical capabilities. Businesses capable of providing niche or exclusive healthcare solutions stand to benefit from such procurement processes. Given the direct award nature and the requirement for specific technical solutions, companies with innovative medical technology offerings are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, thereby expanding their portfolio and customer base within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Cision Invision

Notice Description

Supply of Gross Exam System with Cision Enlight. Sole Supplier on the market for this equipment.

Procurement Information

Sole Supplier for unique pathology equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d430
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070744-2026
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANATOPATH

Further Information

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