---
title: "Procurement of additional ECMO hardware systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654ec"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Procurement of additional ECMO hardware systems

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654ec

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## Summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for additional ECMO hardware systems with an award dated 16 February 2026. The trust, located in Trafford, has opted for a direct award method to Chalice Medical Ltd for the procurement of 4 Complete ECLS Trolley Systems valued at £264,000 excluding VAT, with the contract beginning on 2 March 2026 and lasting until 1 March 2027. The procurement is aimed at expanding the existing fleet to meet increasing case volumes and ensure compatibility and patient safety, leveraging identical systems already in use. Key industry categories involved include medical equipment and cardiac surgery devices, with the procurement process classified under central government public authority regulations as per the UKPGA legal basis.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those with expertise in ECMO systems. Chalice Medical Ltd, recognised as a supplier well-versed with Levitronix systems, matches the stringent requirements and rationale tied to compatibility and training needs for the clinical staff at the Trust. Companies similar to Chalice Medical Ltd, especially those equipped to provide compatible systems with existing infrastructure without the need for additional retraining, can find lucrative prospects in such direct awards, especially if they align with procurement rationale involving intellectual property exclusivity and facility repeat extensions or replacements.

## Notice

Procurement of additional ECMO hardware systems to expand the Trust's existing fleet. The requirement reflects increasing case volumes and the age profile of existing equipment. The equipment being purchased is identical to systems already installed and in active clinical use within the Trust to ensure continuity, compatibility and patient safety

### Procurement Information

The Trust has an established installed base of Levitronix systems supplied by Chalice Medical Ltd. All relevant clinical staff are trained on this specific platform. Introducing an alternative system would require significant retraining, introduce operational disruption and pose avoidable clinical risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013870-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £264,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TRAFFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M41 5SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Davyhulme |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHALICE MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33182300 - Cardiac surgery devices

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 13:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013870-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 13:32 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013856-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013870-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013856-2026
  16th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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