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Award

06 Aug 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Saw Blades" by the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, classified under the medical consumables industry category, has reached the awarding stage. Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK, the tender, valued at £94,491, was a call-off from the Total Orthopaedic Solutions 3 NHS Supply Chain Framework using a selective procurement method. The contract commenced on 31st July 2026 and will end on 31st August 2028. The tendering process concluded on 20th July 2026, with the award notice published on 6th August 2026. The main focus of this procurement is on goods, specifically orthopaedic consumables such as saw blades, drills, and burrs.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for growth for larger enterprises specialising in medical equipment and supplies, given the procurement method's selective nature, which favours established suppliers with framework agreements. Companies like Stryker UK Limited, who serve large-scale healthcare needs, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities. While this specific contract does not emphasise small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), experienced medical supply businesses can benefit significantly from participating in such framework agreements, potentially leading to further business expansion and visibility in the NHS supply chain sector.

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Notice Title

Saw Blades

Notice Description

Orthopaedic Consumables saw blades , drill , burrs Additional information: This is a call off contract from framework Total Orthopaedic Solutions 3 NHS Supply Chain Framework 2023/S 000-000661 and values are estimated based on usages.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f34a5a72-0b98-4309-aaac-aca48eced8d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c189e6-aacd-460f-b916-9146100e09f5
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,491 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,491 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAINT LEONARDS-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN37 7RD
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRYKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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