---
title: "Transperineal Biopsy System and Needles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b222"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Transperineal Biopsy System and Needles

Buyer: HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b222

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## Summary

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of Transperineal Biopsy System and Needles. The contract, valued at approximately £163,046.40, has been awarded to Mermaid Medical Limited under the Countess of Chester Framework. This procurement, conducted using a selective method, is not competitive and follows legislation as outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The process commenced with the intention to award on 10th June 2026, with the contract officially starting on 29th June 2026 and continuing until 28th June 2028, with potential for two additional 12-month extensions. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom, specifically in Hull.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment supply, particularly those specialising in biopsy and radiology procedural needles. SMEs operating in similar industries could find valuable growth initiatives by engaging in framework agreements akin to this tender. Such frameworks provide a structured environment that fosters steady business relationships and encourages consistency in product delivery. Bidders with strong regional supply chains in the UK and the ability to meet specific medical standards are particularly well-suited to compete in such selective procurement processes.

## Notice

This is to advise of our intention to award to Mermaid Medical Ltd for the provision of Transperineal Biopsy System and Needles via the Countess of Chester Framework F/077/TAS/25/SB. Supplied via purchase order to the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to the estimated value of PS163,046.40

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058843-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,872 |
| Contracts value | £135,872 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU3 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141323 - Biopsy needles
- 33141326 - Radiology procedural needles

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058843-2026
- 10 Jun 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054868-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058843-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054868-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mermaidmedical.com
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04fde5
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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