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Surgical Sutures

Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2025 at 08:41

Award Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for surgical sutures has been finalised with the award stage completed on 26 August 2025. The Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, located in Belfast, United Kingdom, was responsible for overseeing this open procedure tender. Under the CPV code 33141121, the industry category pertains to medical goods with the principal aim of providing surgical sutures. The framework agreement has now commenced, with the contract having been signed on 18 August 2025, and was initially estimated at a value of £13,000,000. Although there were no joint procurement aspects, the process collectively served several health trusts across the region, contributing to the Northern Ireland health sector. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, which ensured transparency and accessibility for potential suppliers.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for medical supply companies, particularly those specialising in surgical sutures and associated medical equipment. With an estimated value of £13,000,000, the contract spans a significant duration, allowing for steady business development for successful suppliers. Opportunities are well-suited to both large enterprises and SMEs, with the contract attracting a diverse range of suppliers including large companies like MEDTRONIC LIMITED and SMEs such as 1 STOP MEDICAL SUPPLIES LTD. The procurement strategy encourages electronic bidding, making participation straightforward for international suppliers as well. Businesses involved in the production or distribution of medical supplies, especially those familiar with framework agreements, will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their operations within the UK and potentially abroad, benefiting from the scope of public sector frameworks in healthcare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surgical Sutures

Notice Description

Surgical Sutures

Lot Information

Lot 1

Surgical Sutures. Additional information: The estimated value in II.1.7 above includes the initial framework period of 2 years, plus the option to extend for any period up to and including 24 months. This value also includes a potential increase in services of 50 percent and a potential extension clause of up to 18 months as provided for in the tender documents. Note - there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Renewal: Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051104-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33141121 - Surgical sutures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Award Notice October 2025

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service
Additional Buyers

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Business Services Organisation

NI Ambulance Service Trust

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust

Procurement and Logistics Service

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Western Health and Social Care Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT12 6HU
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

1 STOP MEDICAL SUPPLIES LTD

ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS Ltd

CRITICAL HEALTHCARE LIMITED

EBRINGTON NI LTD

JOHNSON JOHNSON MEDICAL LTD

MEDIWORLD LIMITED

MEDTRONIC LIMITED

REFLEX MEDICAL LIMITED

Uniphar Medtech Ltd t/a M.E.D. Surgical

VVS DISTRIBUTION LTD

Further Information

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