---
title: "EBUS Needles and Balloons"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-11-28"
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# EBUS Needles and Balloons

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "EBUS Needles and Balloons" has been concluded by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This contract falls within the medical equipment industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically at Whiston Hospital, Prescot. The process reached the award and contract stage on 28th November 2025. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as below threshold without competition, meaning it was negotiated directly with a selected supplier rather than through an open tender. The supplier chosen for this process was Olympus KeyMed, located in Southend-On-Sea.

This tender represents an opportunity for suppliers of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in bronchoscopic tools, as it involves the supply of EBUS-TBNA needles and balloons to the NHS Trust. The demand for advanced medical equipment such as the second-generation ViziShot2 needles indicates a need for high-quality products with enhanced safety mechanisms and visibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that manufacture or distribute medical tools could find new business avenues by connecting with NHS Trusts for future tenders. Engaging in such procurement processes would allow these businesses to expand their portfolio and establish partnerships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Olympus offers EBUS-TBNA needles in a range of sizes, adding both 19G and 25G to its original portfolio of 21G and 22G needles. But now it also provides the second generation of EBUS needles - ViziShot2. While the entire portfolio offers the already established safety mechanisms and excellent ultrasound visibility, Olympus now provides a needle for every situation - expanding your possibilities in EBUS-TBNA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078032-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 28 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,864 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLYMPUS KEYMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 11:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078032-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078032-2025
  28th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/
- https://www.olympus.co.uk/company/en/contact/

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