---
title: "Purchase of Histotripsy System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a80"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# Purchase of Histotripsy System

Buyer: LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a80

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## Summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Histotripsy System aimed at treating cancerous tumours. This direct award contract, governed by UKPGA legislation, has been directly awarded to HistoSonics Inc due to their unique position as the sole supplier of this specialised medical equipment. The contract, valued at £1,440,000 gross, is set to commence on 21st April 2026 and will remain in effect until 20th April 2031. The location for procurement falls within Leeds, United Kingdom, under the industry category of medical equipment. The award stage was reached in April 2026, culminating with the contract signed on 13th April 2026, and no conflicts of interest were reported.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale medical equipment suppliers capable of delivering cutting-edge technologies for cancer treatment. Businesses specialising in innovative medical solutions with a focus on histotripsy systems can position themselves to compete for similar high-value tenders effectively. Suppliers that can offer technical expertise and unique solutions that cater to specific medical needs are particularly suited to such procurement methods, where direct award processes favour unique product capabilities and technical reasons as crucial factors in decision-making.

## Notice

Histotripsy system for treatment of cancerous tumors (primary & secondary)

### Procurement Information

Only Histotripsy system available for treatment of cancerous tumors (primary & secondary)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033570-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## 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 | HISTOSONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 08:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033570-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 10:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030261-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 10:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030241-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033570-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030261-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030241-2026
  1st April 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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