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HH232-24-TW19 Fibroscan Liver Scanners

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland, located in Inverness, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a FibroScan 430 Mini+ system, a mobile, non-invasive device designed for liver disease management. This contract, titled "HH232-24-TW19 Fibroscan Liver Scanners," falls under the health industry category and is particularly geared towards large hospitals and community settings. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract having been signed by the awarded supplier, Echosens UK Ltd, on 16 October 2024. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, justified by the absence of competition for technical reasons. The total contract value is £83,145 GBP, inclusive of a 24-month requirement for repair, calibration, and maintenance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced medical equipment, especially those capable of providing ongoing service and maintenance. Large medical device manufacturers and service providers would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements, particularly those with innovative, non-invasive health solutions. The contract highlights an ongoing need within NHS Highland for cutting-edge medical technology and support services, pointing to a robust demand for reliable suppliers capable of meeting technical and regulatory requirements in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

HH232-24-TW19 Fibroscan Liver Scanners

Notice Description

1 x FibroScan 430 Mini+ system. These are mobile, non-invasive device designed for liver disease management. This system is particularly useful in large hospitals and community settings for point-of-care liver assessments. Inclusive of 24 months ongoing requirement for repair, calibration and maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1 x FibroScan 430 Mini+ system. These are mobile, non-invasive device designed for liver disease management. This system is particularly useful in large hospitals and community settings for point-of-care liver assessments. Inclusive of 24 months ongoing requirement for repair, calibration and maintenance.

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: Absence of competition for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781561
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516938
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,145 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7929069647

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECHOSENS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516938
    HH232-24-TW19 Fibroscan Liver Scanners - 1 x FibroScan 430 Mini+ system. These are mobile, non-invasive device designed for liver disease management. This system is particularly useful in large hospitals and community settings for point-of-care liver assessments. Inclusive of 24 months ongoing requirement for repair, calibration and maintenance.

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