Tender

MED6144 - WEARABLE DEFIB LIFEVEST

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 13:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is currently seeking bids for the supply of wearable defibrillator life vests under the procurement process titled "MED6144 - WEARABLE DEFIB LIFEVEST". This tender falls under the industry category of cardiac-monitoring devices and defibrillators, with delivery locations in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom (postal code ST4 6QG). The procurement is in the tender stage, with an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period is set to close on 12 May 2025 at 12:00 BST. The contract is expected to start on 1 July 2025 and will last until 30 June 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register and submit their applications via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, and the minimum contract value anticipated is £90,000, with a maximum of £110,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment manufacturing, particularly those producing cardiac-monitoring equipment. Companies looking to expand their market presence within the healthcare sector in the UK will find this tender particularly advantageous. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the tender's suitability criteria while excluding voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participating in this open tender could provide business growth through collaboration with a notable NHS Trust and the potential for future procurement ventures if successful.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MED6144 - WEARABLE DEFIB LIFEVEST

Notice Description

The Authority for University Hospitals North Midlands is seeking bids for The Supply of Wearable Defib Life vests. The proposed duration will be for 1 year. This announcement is not a commitment by the Authority to place any contract or order as a result of the tendering process and any expenditure, work or effort prior to any subsequent contract award is a matter solely for commercial judgement of the potential supplier. The Authority also reserves the right to terminate this procurement at any stage of the process and where appropriate re-advertise. Further details can be found with the attached ITT documentation. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e03bc791-591b-4e6b-b839-7affaa694734
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe1872b-bfb6-4b88-afc0-3ace376cb51f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33123210 - Cardiac-monitoring devices

33182100 - Defibrillator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Matthew Rhodes UHNM-SSOT
Contact Email
matthew.rhodes@uhnm.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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