Scope
Reference
C417916
Description
Purchase of a Lumenis UltraPulse Alpha OR Black-RG Laser with CPG SCANNER and DeepFX MicroScanner package
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £175,000 excluding VAT
- £210,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 February 2026 to 9 February 2026
- 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33169100 - Surgical laser
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Extreme and unavoidable urgency
- User choice contract
The Lumenis Co2 laser is required to perform complex laser procedures including cancer treatments, rhinophyma and specialist vascular treatments. The department currently uses a Lumenis laser and has been used successfully for the past 8 years on a daily basis. The range of treatment parameters means we can utilise it for many treatments including NHS and private work, and by continuing to use the same brand of laser also means we do not have to re- patch test patients who would be mid-treatment if the laser was replaced by a different brand. With a replacement Lumenis laser, the team can simply continue patient treatments uninterrupted. Using another brand of laser means new treatment parameters may need to be met, causing delays in patient treatments and waiting times. There have been no issues with this laser until recently, but engineers having assessed the problem have said it is the age and extensive use of the machine that is the issue, essentially parts becoming past their useful lifespan and the risk to patient harm if usage continues.
Lumenis are a renowned brand, excellent reliability and maintenance is carried out quickly if the need arises. We have four types of laser within the department, all for differing laser procedures, however, Lumenis are the only company that produce this type of Co2 laser and are specialists in this field.
Supplier
LUMENIS BE (UK) LIMITED
- Companies House: 13394792
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCGD-8578-DNQV
Unit 15 Valley Business Centre
High Wycombe
HP13 6EQ
United Kingdom
Email: customercareuk@lumenis.com
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RBN
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYN-5195-GTQJ
Whiston Hospital, Warrington Rd
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Email: purchasing@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - central government