Award

Stapling

ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL

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Award

22 Jul 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Papworth Hospital, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, has completed an award in the procurement process for surgical staples under the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement. The tender, titled "Stapling," was a direct award, highlighting the selective procurement method used in this process. This tender falls within the 'goods' category, specifically covering the surgical staples industry. The overall contract runs from 21st July 2025 to 20th July 2027. The total contract value is £1,893,738.68, with the award being made to Ideal Medical Solutions Ltd. The award of this contract was finalised and published on 22nd July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the surgical equipment industry, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality surgical staples. While the procurement was completed through a direct award under a framework agreement, companies that aim to partner with or supply to larger frameworks may find strategic growth opportunities in similar future procurement exercises. Businesses with strong ties or capabilities in medical supplies and distribution, although not typically SME-centric, could explore similar channels for engagement, given the structured procurement landscape observed through such frameworks.

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Notice Title

Stapling

Notice Description

Stapling devices tested and confirmed by medical staff as the preferred option. Direct award under the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Wholesale & Distribution Services 2025(reference number: SF052192)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1631055-d9d6-40ab-b450-a71018e59011
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91af1235-b338-4be6-b041-cf624f6202b4
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

33141122 - Surgical staples

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,893,738 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,893,738 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0AY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAL MEDICAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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