Planning

Hip & Knee Implants

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 11:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of hip and knee implants. This procurement falls under the industry category of surgical implants, inviting suppliers of medical goods to prepare for impending opportunities. The Trust, located in Darlington, UK, plans to initiate this contract between 8th July 2026 and 7th July 2028. Key future milestones include a notice to be issued by 1st August 2025. This process follows a public authority - central government procurement method, under the legal framework of the UK Public Contract Regulations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the medical goods sector, particularly those specialising in surgical implants. Companies equipped to supply high-quality and cost-effective solutions for hip and knee implants would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on substantial delivery timelines allows businesses to plan production and logistics adequately, ensuring they meet the Trust’s requirements. Furthermore, the Trust's commitment to a transparent procurement process underlines the opportunity for reputable suppliers to establish a long-term partnership with a prominent healthcare provider in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hip & Knee Implants

Notice Description

Provison of Hip & Knee Implants to County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029133-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

33184100 - Surgical implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
beverleycook1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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