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Laparoscopic Ligation Clips & Appliers

WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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03 Aug 2026 at 16:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Worcester, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for Laparoscopic Ligation Clips & Appliers, a contract valued at £150,000 for medical consumables used in minimally invasive surgery. The procurement process followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Welfare Medical Limited, spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030. Key dates include the tender period end on 20th July 2026 and the award date on 23rd July 2026, culminating in the award publication on 3rd August 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth within the medical supply industry, specifically for those able to provide high-quality medical consumables. While the contract was awarded to Welfare Medical Limited, businesses in the healthcare supply chain could benefit from similar future opportunities. Companies that specialise in minimally invasive surgical equipment and meet the specific requirements of framework agreements would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The focus on selective procurement highlights opportunities particularly for well-established entities capable of fulfilling substantial contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laparoscopic Ligation Clips & Appliers

Notice Description

Laparoscopic Ligation Clips & Appliers used in Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e64e5c4-5cb5-4740-9d75-b41753670b46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7f99c0-ba98-4a1f-9ca3-a4b7d2558c11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 1DD
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Leopard Hill
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELFARE MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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