Tender

Orthopaedic implants

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

23 Apr 2026 at 12:34

Planning

20 May 2025 at 17:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for orthopaedic implants initiated by Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust was planned to occur in the region of UKF2, United Kingdom. The process was originally initiated in the planning stage with a focus on orthopaedic trauma products, aiming for a contract period from 25 January 2026 to 24 January 2029. However, the tender has been withdrawn as of 23 April 2026, following a legal framework under the UKPGA 2023/54. The original tender included orthopaedic implants with a gross value of £2,822,400, with a planned communication to potential bidders by 1 October 2025. These NHS Trusts serve the central government public authority sector, with contact available via email to Mary Tunney.

This procurement opportunity targets businesses within the healthcare sector capable of supplying orthopaedic trauma products, particularly implants. It opens avenues for enterprises specialising in medical goods to contribute to NHS supply chains. While the tender was cancelled, understanding the associated requirements and positioning can assist businesses in future opportunities within similar frameworks initiated by central government entities such as NHS trusts. Companies with expertise in delivering high-value contracts and leveraging compliance with legal standards might find prospective growth upon resumption or similar tenders. The planned location for deliveries was in the UKF2 region, posing an advantage to local or regional suppliers looking to expand their market influence within the UK's healthcare procurement space.

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Notice Title

Orthopaedic implants

Notice Description

Orthopaedic trauma products

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05198f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037081-2026
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
£2,352,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

MISSING

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL 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
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

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