---
title: "Purchase and Maintenance of Echosens FibroScan Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec61"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-03-12"
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# Purchase and Maintenance of Echosens FibroScan Machine

Buyer: NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec61

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## Summary

The Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement stage for the purchase and maintenance of an Echosens FibroScan machine, focusing on medical imaging equipment within the healthcare sector. The capital purchase is supported by NHS England funding and includes maintenance until the end of the machine's seven-year expected lifespan. Key dates include the award notice dated 12 March 2025, a standstill period ending on 24 March 2025, and the contract period running from 28 March 2025 to 27 March 2032. The procurement process was executed via direct award due to the specialist nature of the equipment and Echosens being the sole manufacturer of such technology. The machine will be located in the UKE1 region of the United Kingdom, specifically Grimsby.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in medical equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-quality echo, ultrasound, and Doppler imaging devices along with repair and maintenance services. Echosens UK Limited, identified as a small to medium enterprise (SME), has been selected as the supplier for this contract, showcasing their suitability for delivering specialist technology. The procurement method highlights opportunities for businesses offering unique and specialised medical technologies, encouraging innovation and expertise in niche healthcare solutions. Businesses in related sectors can explore similar procurement opportunities to expand their market presence and leverage government funding for sustainable growth.

## Notice

Capital Purchase of an Echosens FibroScan machine with funding provided by NHS England and POS Maintenance until the end of the 7 year expected life of the machine. Probes are expected to last the life of the machine so the cost of a replacement is not included in this notification. This notice marks the start of the mandatory standstill period.

### Procurement Information

The equipment is of a specialist nature and Echosens are the only manufacturer of such technology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009079-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,240 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GRIMSBY |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN33 2BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 16:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009079-2025
- 12 Mar 2025 at 16:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009078-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009079-2025
  12th March 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009078-2025
  12th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.echosens.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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