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Tissue removal devices and accessories

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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03 Aug 2026 at 06:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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30 Jul 2026 at 11:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a direct award procurement process for tissue removal devices and accessories, which are essential for operations at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital. Classified under the medical consumables industry category, this procurement falls within public authority central government jurisdiction. The process was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage, dated 3rd August 2026. The contract period commences on 14th August 2026 and will run until 31st March 2028. The total value of the contract is £1,012,589.24 (gross), with a direct award being made to Hologic Ltd., primarily due to compatibility reasons with existing equipment. The tender's location is within the UKK23 region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of medical consumables, particularly those capable of providing equipment that integrates seamlessly with existing healthcare technologies. Direct award contracts, like this, although often limited to specific suppliers, can indicate future opportunities for companies specialising in innovative medical solutions to become preferred suppliers if they align with the buyer's specifications and existing infrastructure. Businesses that can demonstrate compatibility and cost-effectiveness could position themselves advantageously for future tenders within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and similar NHS organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tissue removal devices and accessories

Notice Description

Variety of tissue removal devices and accessories used across Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital (Simply Serve Ltd) part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Procurement Information

The consumables we procure from Hologic are compatible with existing equipment that's in good working order. We will review this area in more detail during the term of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d771
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072966-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£843,824 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLOGIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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