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Orthopaedic Implants

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

23 Apr 2026 at 13:40

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 17:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust focuses on securing orthopaedic implants, highlighting considerable opportunities for companies in the medical sector. The procurement was originally planned to commence in January 2026 and end in January 2029, with an extension option until January 2031. Located in Kettering and Northampton in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, the buying organisations belong to the central government public authority category. Initially tagged for planning in May 2025, the procurement was aimed to cater to primary hip and revision implants under the orthopaedic category, targeting the provision of goods above the threshold value.

While the tender for orthopaedic implants has been withdrawn, there are potential opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies to engage with these authorities in future procurements. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying high-quality orthopaedic products would have been suitable contenders given the tender's substantial value of over £3 million. There remains room for leveraging expertise in this sector to align with the requirements of NHS organisations. As the planned procurement involved a significant investment over several years, businesses focusing on innovation and reliable supply chains can anticipate potential future engagements when similar opportunities arise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Orthopaedic Implants

Notice Description

Primary Hip and Revisions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051984
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037094-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,238,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Additional Buyers

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
St Peter
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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