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Polymer Ligation Clips

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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16 Jul 2026 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust procured polymer ligation clips, classified as clip, suture and ligature supplies. This is a goods requirement for clinical medical consumables used within the Trust’s healthcare services. Delivery is to the Trust in Leicester, at Infirmary Square, with the procurement associated with the East of England. The requirement is centred on supplying polymer ligation clips rather than installation, consultancy or other services. Businesses active in the manufacture, wholesale or distribution of surgical consumables are the relevant market. The buyer is an NHS hospital trust, so suppliers serving healthcare organisations and familiar with the operational requirements of hospital supply chains are likely to find this procurement relevant.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 30 June 2026 at 12 noon, and the contract was awarded to Welfare Medical Limited on 16 July 2026. The awarded value is £250,000 including the stated currency of GBP; the estimated range was £200,000 to £250,000. The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 30 July 2030. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is the buyer. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, while participation was not identified as suitable for voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This award demonstrates established NHS demand for polymer ligation clips within University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and shows that the requirement is fulfilled through a framework call-off rather than a standalone open competition. A credible future competitor would need dependable access to compliant polymer ligation clips, robust product quality controls and the capacity to supply a hospital trust consistently. Medical consumables distributors, specialist surgical-supply manufacturers and smaller healthcare suppliers are the most relevant competitors, particularly those already operating through public-sector frameworks. Strong logistics, stock management, traceability and responsive account handling would support reliable performance. Suppliers should also be able to understand NHS purchasing processes and manage recurring clinical-supply requirements at institutional scale.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-b6bc787c-ed72-404d-833e-09bfccdedcff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa804d9-a5b7-4d90-9444-3f500d0dc7b2
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
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 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 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
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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