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Medical Observation and Training System for Endoscopy

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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25 Aug 2026 at 12:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust procured a medical observation and training system for the new Endoscopy Unit at Lincoln County Hospital in Lincoln. The requirement is an integrated audio-visual solution combining hardware and software for live viewing of clinical procedures during training. It also supports recording the audio and video of procedures or training sessions, followed by playback and review for teaching and debriefing. This is a healthcare technology and specialist audio-visual equipment requirement, classified under radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (CPV 32000000). The work is for the Trust’s endoscopy service and is centred on the Lincoln County Hospital site. The procurement comprised a single lot covering the complete observation and training system rather than separate equipment packages or service categories.

The procurement is complete and was awarded directly without competition as a below-threshold contract. Scotia UK plc, an SME based in Edinburgh, was selected as the supplier. The award was made on 21 August 2026 and the contract was signed on the same date. The contract value is £29,297 excluding VAT, or £35,156.40 including VAT, for the full contract duration. The contract runs from 26 October 2026 to 25 October 2029, with a three-year duration and no extension options. The award covers one completed lot and the contract remains active. The outcome provides a clear example of this Trust procuring an integrated endoscopy observation, recording and training system through a direct below-threshold route rather than a competitive procedure.

For a supplier assessing future demand from this buyer, the award indicates a requirement for a complete, integrated clinical audio-visual system rather than standalone cameras, displays or recording equipment. Credible capability would include designing and supplying hardware and software that can show live endoscopy procedures, capture synchronised audio and video, and support reliable playback, review, teaching and debriefing. Suppliers would need to understand the operational demands of an endoscopy unit and how observation and recording systems fit into clinical training. The selected provider was an SME, showing that the requirement can be delivered by a specialist smaller business. A strong competitor would therefore combine relevant healthcare installation experience with dependable technical integration, recording functionality and support for clinical education workflows.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Observation and Training System for Endoscopy

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority has a requirement for a Medical Observation and Training System for the new Endoscopy Unit to be located at Lincoln County Hospital. The solution is an integrated audio-visual system (hardware and software) that will be used in Endoscopy for live viewing of clinical procedures for training purpose and will enable recording audio and video of procedures or training sessions playback and review for teaching and debriefing if required. The contract is for a duration of 3 years with no options to extend. The contract value on this notice is for the full duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eb76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080800-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,297 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20266 days ago
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
United Lincolnshire 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
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Postcode Area
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Scotia UK plc

Further Information

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