---
title: "HH232-24-TW19 Fibroscan Liver Scanners"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781561"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2024-10-25"
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# HH232-24-TW19 Fibroscan Liver Scanners

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781561

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## Summary

NHS Highland, located in Inverness, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a FibroScan 430 Mini+ system, a mobile, non-invasive device designed for liver disease management. This contract, titled "HH232-24-TW19 Fibroscan Liver Scanners," falls under the health industry category and is particularly geared towards large hospitals and community settings. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract having been signed by the awarded supplier, Echosens UK Ltd, on 16 October 2024. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, justified by the absence of competition for technical reasons. The total contract value is £83,145 GBP, inclusive of a 24-month requirement for repair, calibration, and maintenance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced medical equipment, especially those capable of providing ongoing service and maintenance. Large medical device manufacturers and service providers would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements, particularly those with innovative, non-invasive health solutions. The contract highlights an ongoing need within NHS Highland for cutting-edge medical technology and support services, pointing to a robust demand for reliable suppliers capable of meeting technical and regulatory requirements in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

1 x FibroScan 430 Mini+ system. These are mobile, non-invasive device designed for liver disease management. This system is particularly useful in large hospitals and community settings for point-of-care liver assessments. Inclusive of 24 months ongoing requirement for repair, calibration and maintenance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1 x FibroScan 430 Mini+ system. These are mobile, non-invasive device designed for liver disease management. This system is particularly useful in large hospitals and community settings for point-of-care liver assessments. Inclusive of 24 months ongoing requirement for repair, calibration and maintenance.

### Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: Absence of competition for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516938 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,145 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516938

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516938
  HH232-24-TW19 Fibroscan Liver Scanners - 1 x FibroScan 430 Mini+ system. These are mobile, non-invasive device designed for liver disease management. This system is particularly useful in large hospitals and community settings for point-of-care liver assessments. Inclusive of 24 months ongoing requirement for repair, calibration and maintenance.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781561

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