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title: "Standalone Non-Imaging Vibration-Controlled Ultrasound System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b8"
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published: "2025-07-28"
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# Standalone Non-Imaging Vibration-Controlled Ultrasound System

Buyer: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b8

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## Summary

Supply Chain Coordination Limited, acting on behalf of NHS Supply Chain, has completed a public procurement process to enter into a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Standalone Non-Imaging Vibration-Controlled Ultrasound System. This procurement aligns within the healthcare sector under the medical equipment industry category and is intended for use across the UK. The contract, awarded to Echosens UK Limited, an SME based in Altrincham, is valued at approximately £35,000,000 for the total duration, including potential extensions, with a completion date of November 2026. The procurement utilised a limited award procedure without prior publication of a competition call, and electronic channels will be employed for ordering, invoicing, and payment processes.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the medical technology and healthcare sectors, particularly those focused on non-invasive diagnostic solutions. The engagement can facilitate business growth through participation in large-scale NHS initiatives, increasing product visibility and market share in the UK healthcare system. Suppliers of innovative medical devices, especially those capable of advancing diagnostic capabilities within general practice settings, could find this contract particularly beneficial. Participation in such framework agreements could pave the way for long-term collaborations with key public health organisations, enhancing their ability to meet the evolving needs of the UK healthcare service.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of 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. For the avoidance of doubt consumables will only be in scope of the proposed Framework if purchased alongside the types of equipment, as stated in any subsequent specification. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS17,500,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is anticipated to be in the region of PS35,000,000. NHS Supply Chain engaged with suppliers that can provide a Standalone Non-Imaging Vibration-Controlled Ultrasound System to Quantify Liver and or Spleen Stiffness and Measure Liver Steatosis. The PIN 2024/S 000-039307 intended to identify such providers with a view to ultimately align this solution within the scope of Endoscopy and Ultrasound Framework which is due for renewal in November 2026. Suppliers capable of delivering such a solution were invited to submit proposals to provide a route to market that enables access for the NHS during the interim period until the award of the new framework on 2nd November 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 at II.1.7, NHSSC 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.

Options: Option to extend up to a total of 12 months

### Procurement Information

There was only 1 supplier in the market that met all the requirements following the publication of a PIN.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043420-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## 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 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043420-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007019-2025
- 5 Dec 2024 at 16:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039307-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement

## Provenance

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