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Internal/External fixation

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust involves a contract for the supply of orthopaedic components for internal and external fixation, classified under "Orthopaedic implants" (CPV: 33183100). This contract was awarded through a call-off from the NHSSC TOS3 Framework eProcurement Project 967. The procurement is categorised under 'goods' and is conducted via a selective method. The tendering phase concluded on 2nd March 2026, while the contract is set to run from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2031. The project location is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with a delivery postal code of LE1 5WW. The awarded contract to Acumed Ltd was activated on 14th April 2026, with a total contract value of £137,413.72 GBP.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the medical supply sector, particularly those specialising in orthopaedic components. The involvement of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as the buying organisation underscores a commitment to maintaining high-quality healthcare standards, thereby creating a reliable market for suppliers. Ideal participants in this procurement could range from well-established manufacturers of orthopaedic implants to smaller, niche firms capable of providing innovative solutions through selective procurement processes within framework agreements. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted in this tender, it still offers growth potential through the established framework network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal/External fixation

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply of Orthopaedic components for Internal/External fixation. The contract has been awarded via NHSSC TOS3 Framework eProcurement Project 967

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eedf832b-b7e7-462c-8d0f-cb9ae93ea15b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52033c85-b4fa-4120-bfed-dd55b0d9b02f
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

33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,413 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,413 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2031 Over 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5WW
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)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACUMED

Further Information

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