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title: "Standalone Non-Imaging Vibration-Controlled Ultrasound System"
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# Standalone Non-Imaging Vibration-Controlled Ultrasound System

Buyer: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5f4e7fa-fce8-4097-9101-299533da8d50

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain, operated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, has completed a procurement process for a "Standalone Non-Imaging Vibration-Controlled Ultrasound System." This medical equipment contract falls under the Goods category, identified by CPV code 33100000. Focused on healthcare facilities across various UK regions, including North East, North West, and London, this framework agreement spans from 11 July 2025 to 10 July 2027, with the possibility of extension. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 28 July 2025, with Echosens UK Ltd appointed as the supplier for the £35,000,000 contract under a framework that allows various NHS entities or other statutory bodies to directly contract with the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly benefiting SMEs and VCSEs involved in medical equipment manufacturing and supply. Companies with expertise in developing ultrasound technology for healthcare applications are well-suited to compete, especially those focusing on non-invasive solutions for liver diagnostics. The contract provides a robust route to market through electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment, facilitating streamlined operations and collaboration with NHS bodies and potentially other healthcare organisations. Businesses can leverage this framework to expand their footprint in the UK healthcare sector, further developing their technology offerings and enhancing service provision in regions such as the South East, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

## Notice

Following the publication of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) NHS Supply Chain is entering into a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Standalone Non-Imaging Vibration-Controlled Ultrasound System to Quantify Liver and or Spleen Stiffness and Measure Liver Steatosis that includes the following: - The ability to measure liver stiffness to quantify fibrosis and cirrhosis. - The ability to measure fatty liver to quantify steatosis non-invasively. - The functionality of Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE) technology. - The ability to allow any clinical practitioners to use the system rather than a trained sonographer only. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into a Framework Agreement with 1 available supplier. The term of this Framework Agreement is anticipated to be up to the end date of 10 November 2026, will the option to extend for up to 12 months. The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however 1) NHSSC, 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework. Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the estimate indicated within section 1, NHS Supply Chain does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework. Any agreement entered will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d600df7-7af2-47f4-b586-a12c99125170 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000,000 |
| 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 | SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d600df7-7af2-47f4-b586-a12c99125170
- 5 Dec 2024 at 16:15 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8a201be-bb02-4195-b397-b7e1b7e60eeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d600df7-7af2-47f4-b586-a12c99125170
  28th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8a201be-bb02-4195-b397-b7e1b7e60eeb
  5th December 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039307-2024
  Find Tender Service Prior Information Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007019-2025
  VEAT Notice

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