This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

23 Apr 2026 at 13:01

ContractAmendment

16 Mar 2026 at 17:22

ContractAmendment

16 Mar 2026 at 17:09

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 16:49

ContractAmendment

16 Mar 2026 at 16:27

ContractAmendment

16 Mar 2026 at 09:26

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 08:58

Award

07 Sep 2025 at 14:22

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CCE Capsules," initiated by WM5G LIMITED, involves the provision of pillcams and associated equipment to ensure the continuation of an ongoing medical trial. The process is categorised under diagnostic devices and follows a direct procurement method due to urgency resulting from the liquidation of the incumbent supplier. The procurement comprises contracts with suppliers including Medtronic Limited and ICS Operations Limited. The contract termination was mutually agreed upon with Medtronic Limited ending on 31st March 2026 with a gross value of £354,261, while a proposed amendment extends the term to 31st March 2027 due to unforeseen circumstances. The Cabinet Office is the publisher, and the location specified for delivery is Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for suppliers within the diagnostic devices industry to engage with WM5G LIMITED, a public undertaking organisation. The focus on clinically safe services and pathway stabilisation demands expertise in specialised medical equipment, making it particularly suitable for companies specialising in innovative medical technologies and solutions. As the procurement method includes direct awards due to urgency and existing supplier challenges, businesses adept at quick mobilisation and efficient service delivery, especially SMEs with a capability for rapid response, may find this a promising avenue for business expansion.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CCE Capsules

Notice Description

Provision of pillcams and associated equipment to enable the short term continuation of an ongoing trial. Items to be called off in small batches the maximum total of which is the total contract value

Procurement Information

Due to the incumbent supplier going into liquidation an urgent alternative had to be found and this supplier is unique in their offering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037061-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£545,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£1,199,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active, Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WM5G LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ICS OPERATIONS LIMITED

MEDTRONIC LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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