---
title: "Purchase of Paxman PSCS2 Scalp Cooler"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0600f3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-07"
---

# Purchase of Paxman PSCS2 Scalp Cooler

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600f3

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of Paxman PSCS2 Scalp Coolers, completed on 31st December 2025. This contract falls under the "goods" category and is directly awarded without competition, as it is below the threshold. The procurement method utilised was direct, aimed at standardising medical equipment within the trust, and was partially funded through charitable means, specifically by Love Musgrove charity. The procurement took place in the UK region UKK23, specifically in Taunton. The awarding of the contract to Paxman Coolers Limited, based in Huddersfield, was finalised on 7th January 2026, with the contract period spanning between 31st December 2025 and 1st January 2026. The contract is valued at £17,555.

This contract represents a strategic opportunity for businesses operating within the medical device manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in cooling and therapeutic equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions and highly efficient products may find similar opportunities valuable, especially when targeting public health institutions like NHS Trusts. The procurement process, being direct and below-threshold, suggests a streamlined opportunity for suppliers outside of conventional competitive tendering practices, offering agility and the potential for long-term supplier relationships with entities under the NHS umbrella.

## Notice

Purchase of dual scalp cooler, device chosen for standardisation within the department from a previous project and funded by Love Musgrove charity with zero rated VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001049-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,555 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PAXMAN COOLERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 12:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001049-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001049-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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