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Pharmacy Aseptic Lab Wipes

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 10:31

Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, located in Stoke on Trent, has completed a public procurement process for the provision of Pharmacy Aseptic Lab Wipes. This process was conducted under the open procedure method, focusing on purchasing sterile isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and hydrogen peroxide wipes classified under cleaning products. The contract was awarded to ECOLAB GB 1 LTD with a total value of GBP 445,889. The procurement process reached the award stage on 14th November 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st December 2025 and run until 30th November 2028. This project is particularly notable for its emphasis on provision of goods under central government authority and was procured in line with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

Businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of specialised cleaning and sterilisation products may find substantial growth opportunities from this tender, given the demand for high-quality goods in the healthcare industry. The tender primarily attracted bids from larger corporations; however, future similar contracts could also present opportunities for SMEs with capabilities to deliver specific niche products or innovative solutions. Businesses equipped with advanced manufacturing capabilities for pharmaceutical cleaning products and those willing to compete on quality and price are well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The commitment to quality and social value as seen in this tender indicates that companies with robust CSR policies and excellent quality control can enhance their competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Aseptic Lab Wipes

Notice Description

Double wrapped 70% Sterile iso propyl (IPA) tub wipes and double or triple wrapped 6% sterile Hydrogen Peroxide Pouch Wipes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ec4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073846-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

33141118 - Wipes

39830000 - Cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£379,915 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£379,915 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£371,574 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Tommy Murphy
Contact Email
tommy.murphy@uhnm.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECOLAB GB 1

Further Information

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