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Aquabeam Handpiece and Lithotomy drape box - Healthcare 21

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

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14 Sep 2026 at 16:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust buys AQUABEAM handpieces and lithotomy drape boxes for use with the AQUABLATION device during surgical urology procedures in operating theatres. The Trust is the regional centre for this procedure, so the supplies support specialist urological treatment delivered through its theatre services in Northern Ireland. The requirement is for medical consumables associated with the AQUABLATION system, including the device handpiece and a purpose-designed, transparent lithotomy drape. The buying organisation is South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust, headquartered at the Ulster Hospital in Belfast. The appointed supplier is Healthcare 21 (UK) Limited, a large UK healthcare supplier based in Basingstoke, which distributes the relevant products in Northern Ireland.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct award. Healthcare 21 (UK) Limited was selected for one lot. The award value is £1,803,600, and the contract period runs from 19 October 2026 to 30 September 2029. The award decision is based on the products’ compatibility with the AQUABLATION device and the absence of suitable alternatives. The procurement rationale states that PROCEPT is the sole supplier of the products and has subcontracted distribution in Northern Ireland to Healthcare 21 because PROCEPT will no longer deliver there. The lithotomy drape is specifically designed for the procedure; alternatives available through frameworks are considered unsuitable or unavailable. A contract signature milestone was scheduled for 1 October 2026.

For suppliers assessing future specialist urology requirements, this procurement demonstrates recurring demand for consumables tightly matched to an AQUABLATION device and used in theatre-based procedures. A credible competitor would need dependable access to the specified AQUABEAM handpieces and compatible lithotomy drape boxes, together with the capacity to supply a regional NHS centre consistently across a multi-year requirement. Healthcare 21’s role shows the importance of an authorised or otherwise reliable distribution route into Northern Ireland, particularly where the original manufacturer does not deliver directly. Relevant businesses are specialist medical-device distributors and healthcare suppliers with experience supplying surgical consumables, maintaining product compatibility, and supporting clinical environments. The requirement favours suppliers able to provide the exact device-specific products rather than general theatre consumables or interchangeable framework alternatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aquabeam Handpiece and Lithotomy drape box - Healthcare 21

Notice Description

AQUABEAM (r) HANDPIECE and Lithotomy drape box are purchased for use with the AQUABLATION device for surgical urology procedures within theatre. The SE Trust is the Regional centre for this procedure and this is for a supply for 3 years.

Procurement Information

These items are for use with the Aquablation device used for surgical procedures in Urology. PROCEPT is the sole supplier of these products who have subcontracted the distribution within Northern Ireland to Healthcare 21. PROCEPT will no longer deliver to NI. The lithotomy drape is specifically designed for use for this procedure. It is transparent and alternatives on framework are not suitable or available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087026-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,803,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 2-3 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
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT16 1RH
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Dundonald
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Healthcare 21 UK Ltd.

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