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title: "Purchase of transnasal endoscopes and accessories"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea04"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-27"
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# Purchase of transnasal endoscopes and accessories

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea04

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust undertook a procurement process titled "Purchase of transnasal endoscopes and accessories," classified under the industry category of endoscopes. Located in the region of UKK23, this procurement centred on acquiring six transnasal endoscopes and associated equipment to replace outdated apparatus. The process progressed to the award stage with a contract value of £210,000, signed on 30 September 2025. Utilising a limited procurement method, the contract was directly awarded through an NHS Supply Chain Framework without prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside the directive's scope. Aquilant Endoscopy Limited was selected as the supplier for this contract.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in medical equipment and devices. Being a direct award via a framework agreement emphasises the importance of being part of such frameworks for businesses aiming to secure contracts. Companies with large-scale operational capabilities, like Aquilant Endoscopy Limited, are well-suited for such high-value contracts where reliability and quality are paramount. Businesses seeking to compete in similar tenders should focus on establishing relationships with public sector frameworks to gain visibility and accessibility to direct award opportunities.

## Notice

Purchase of 6 transnasal endoscopes, processor, trolley and accessories for use to replace previous equipment at end of serviceable life.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of: 6 Transnasal scopes 1 processor 2 trolleys 2 monitors zerowire CO2 insufflation regulator and accessories required for use. Direct award via NHS Supply Chain Framework

### Procurement Information

Direct award via NHS Supply Chain Framework. 2021/S 000-007768 Flexible endoscopy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077613-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £210,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUILANT ENDOSCOPY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33168100 - Endoscopes

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077613-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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