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title: "Transthoracic Echocardiogram"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b6c37c8-192a-4d0b-8d90-b5750389dc6d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Transthoracic Echocardiogram

Buyer: TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b6c37c8-192a-4d0b-8d90-b5750389dc6d

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a tender for a Transthoracic Echocardiogram awarded by Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located in Taunton, South West England. This contract falls under the health services category and has a value of £31,500. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, which is typically reserved for procurements below the threshold. The contract period is defined from 21st October 2018 and concludes on 31st January 2019. This tender was in its award stage as of 6th December 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in echocardiography and related medical imaging. Companies with capabilities to handle an anticipated volume of up to 150 procedures per month would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health services sector, especially those looking to establish or expand their services in partnership with NHS trusts, would find this an advantageous opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

Transthoracic Echocardiogram including colour flow mapping, dopplar - anticipated volume up to 150 per month. Interim arrangement whilst the Trust undertake a mini competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa4a8b04-9de6-4ce1-a327-092bc5027ef3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,500 |
| 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 | TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTRACARDIAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2018 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa4a8b04-9de6-4ce1-a327-092bc5027ef3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa4a8b04-9de6-4ce1-a327-092bc5027ef3
  6th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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