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title: "Glidescope"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09a8e74a-5590-4109-a503-e6b8dd5d7fa5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# Glidescope

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09a8e74a-5590-4109-a503-e6b8dd5d7fa5

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## Summary

The procurement process supervised by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, involves the acquisition of medical equipment under the title "Glidescope". This process falls under the industry category of medical equipment and utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 20 March 2026. The tender period closed on 10 March 2026, with a contract period spanning from 11 to 25 March 2026. The contract was awarded to Verathon Medical (UK) Ltd, and is valued at £62,346.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of medical equipment, particularly those that can meet requirements under a selective procurement framework agreement. While this particular contract is not suitable for SMEs, it demonstrates the trust's ongoing demand for advanced medical technologies, offering potential future opportunities for larger medical supply companies. Businesses with existing capacity to deliver medical equipment within strict timelines in the UK would be well-positioned to compete in similar contracts.

## Notice

Glidescope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1541bb-b42b-45c7-8a32-54f90a854b64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,346 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,346 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERATHON MEDICAL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1541bb-b42b-45c7-8a32-54f90a854b64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1541bb-b42b-45c7-8a32-54f90a854b64
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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