---
title: "Purchase of HIFU"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06561b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# Purchase of HIFU

Buyer: LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06561b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Leeds, United Kingdom, involves the direct award of the "Purchase of HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound)" treatment module. This tender falls under the medical equipment category and follows the completion stage, with the contract period extending from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd February 2027. The procurement method was direct due to the unique regulatory certifications, as only the Focal One system offers fully robotic treatment for prostate ablation. The procurement legal basis is under the UKPGA 2023/54 scheme, and the award has been given to EDAP TMS, a large-scale supplier based in France. The contract value, excluding taxes, is £590,000, while the gross amount is £708,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced medical technologies, particularly those specialising in prostate treatment innovations. Business growth can be achieved by investing in distinct and regulated technologies that offer competitive advantages in healthcare. Companies with expertise in medical device manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and international transport systems are well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes, given the technical and certification requirements demonstrated by the awarded contract. As the market continues to evolve, leveraging unique certifications like CE marking for specialised treatment modules can provide competitive advantages in public procurement.

## Notice

Purchase of HIFU treatment module

### Procurement Information

This product is unique in the market in terms of regulatory certifications. Focal One is the only CE marked HIFU system providing fully robotic treatment for prostate ablation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030651-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £590,000 |
| Contracts value | £590,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDAP TMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 07:42 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030651-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 15:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027437-2026
- 23 Feb 2026 at 10:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015952-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014346-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030651-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027437-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015952-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014346-2026
  17th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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