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title: "Scalp Cooling System plus Service Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06058f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# Scalp Cooling System plus Service Maintenance

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06058f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Scalp Cooling System plus Service Maintenance" by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has reached the award stage. The contract includes the procurement of a new Scalp Cooling System along with a five-year maintenance agreement to support both the new and existing systems that aid in preventing hair loss during cancer treatment. Classified under the industry category of medical equipment and services, this procurement is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Prescot where the Trust is based. The procurement process has been completed with the contract being signed on 9th January 2026 and set to run until 8th January 2031.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and associated services, particularly those with expertise in the maintenance and repair of such systems. Paxman Coolers Limited, an SME, has been awarded the contract, exemplifying the suitability of smaller, specialised businesses for this type of procurement. The procurement method was noted as below threshold and suggests that firms with competitive pricing and niche capabilities in medical equipment would be well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities. Such contracts present a stable, long-term revenue stream over a five-year period, fostering business growth for the right suppliers.

## Notice

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have purchased an additional Scalp Cooling System, a system which helps to prevent hair loss in patients receiving cancer treatment. The Trust have also purchased a 5 year maintenance agreement to cover the new system and to cover the 4 systems already on site. This purchase is VAT exempt.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003053-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,780 |

## 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 | PAXMAN COOLERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003053-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003053-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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