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Cor-Knot reloads

ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Oct 2025 at 10:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, based in Cambridge, has concluded a procurement process for "Cor-Knot reloads" through a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition. The procurement was a spot buy of redundant stock with outgoing supplier Aquilant, a large-scale supplier located in Basingstoke. This tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically medical consumables. The procurement process is in the award stage, marked as complete. The contract, titled "Cor Knot Quick Load - Spot buy," was signed on 16th September 2025 and is active from 17th September 2025 to 31st October 2025, with a contract value of £62,375 excluding VAT.

This procurement opportunity allows businesses engaged in medical consumables manufacturing or distribution to explore growth avenues by supplying highly specialised medical products. While the procurement was executed directly and without competition for this instance, understanding such procurement patterns can enable businesses to anticipate future opportunities with NHS trusts or similar health entities. Businesses best suited for these opportunities are those with capabilities in supplying medical consumables, specifically those that can provide high-quality products whilst navigating stringent healthcare regulations. Engaging in similar procurement processes or preparing for possible competitive tenders may benefit suppliers who aim to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cor-Knot reloads

Notice Description

Spot buy of redundant stock with outgoing supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a899
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062444-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Yanxue Li
Contact Email
papworth.purchasing@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0AY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUILANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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