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Polymer Ligation Clips

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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16 Jul 2026 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Polymer Ligation Clips" was facilitated by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, located in Leicester, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the category of "Clip, suture, ligature supplies" within the main procurement category of goods. The process followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process commenced with an end date of 30th June 2026, and the contract was awarded on 16th July 2026 to Welfare Medical Limited. The contract period begins on 1st August 2026 and concludes on 30th July 2030, covering a delivery address in the East of England region, with a total contract value of £250,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, as indicated by its suitability for SMEs. Businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly in surgical and procedural supplies, stand to benefit from such opportunities. Companies with a track record of providing high-quality healthcare products and services to hospital trusts would be highly competitive in such procurement processes. The fact that this contract was part of a framework agreement underlines the importance of engaging in larger procurement networks, potentially offering further opportunities for business growth within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Polymer Ligation Clips

Notice Description

Provision of Polymer Ligation Clips

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa804d9-a5b7-4d90-9444-3f500d0dc7b2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141120 - Clip, suture, ligature supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2030 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5WP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Astley & St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELFARE MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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