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title: "Provision of Optune Therapy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d49e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# Provision of Optune Therapy

Buyer: IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d49e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust contracting for the provision of Optune Therapy, focusing on brain tumour treatment for private patients at home. The main contracting organisation is Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, located at St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK. The procurement falls under the category of miscellaneous medical devices and products. The process is at the 'award' stage with a contract period starting on 7th August 2026 and ending on 6th August 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the unique nature of the Optune Therapy, which is exclusively supplied by Novocure. The contract is valued at £4,320,000 gross, reflecting its significance and scope.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly those capable of engaging with high-demand healthcare services. With the direct award given to Novocure, the potential for partnerships or subcontracting might exist for companies experienced in the supply chain and logistics of healthcare products. While the procurement is suitable for SMEs, the single-supplier nature indicates limited immediate competition; however, businesses could explore avenues for collaboration, technology integration, or support services to engage with ongoing and future healthcare procurement needs in the UK. The recognition of Optune Therapy in private healthcare funding pathways further aligns with businesses interested in innovative healthcare solutions and insurer-funded care pathways.

## Notice

Provision of Optune Therapy for private patients receiving brain tumour treatment at home under Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

### Procurement Information

* Optune Therapy is a proprietary, patented technology owned and supplied exclusively by Novocure. * There are no clinically equivalent alternative suppliers offering TTFields-based therapy. * As a result, this procurement meets the criteria for single supplier award due to absence of competition for technical reasons. * There is no alternative provider capable of delivering equivalent treatment, and any disruption would compromise continuity of care. * Maintaining uninterrupted access is essential given the complexity and specialist nature of neuro-oncology pathways. * The Trust has a fully embedded delivery model in place with Novocure, including: o Clinical prescribing pathways o Patient onboarding and training o Home-based treatment delivery and monitoring o Governance, compliance, and data processes * Optune Therapy is recognised within private healthcare funding pathways, including alignment with major insurers (e.g. Bupa), supporting treatment reimbursement and patient access. * Maintaining availability of this therapy ensures: o Continuity of insurer-funded care pathways o Protection of existing revenue streams within private patient services o Alignment with consultant-led treatment plans

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070955-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2026 - 6 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,600,000 |
| 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 | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOVOCURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 16:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070955-2026
- 27 Jul 2026 at 16:09 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070947-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070955-2026
  27th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070947-2026
  27th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.clch.nhs.uk
- https://www.imperial.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.novocure.co.uk

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