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BTH25-040 Provision of Human Tissue

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Nov 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, pertains to the project titled "BTH25-040 Provision of Human Tissue." The contract involves the procurement of human tissues (femoral heads) for transplantation, along with the provision and maintenance of a storage freezer. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically human organs. The procurement method adopted was direct, categorised as below threshold without competition, leading to an active contract starting on 31st March 2025 and concluding on 30th March 2027, with potential renewal until 2028. This contract was awarded to UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST, a large supplier, and was signed on 30th March 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in medical and healthcare products, particularly those dealing with transplantation materials and associated equipment. Businesses that offer comprehensive service packages, including equipment supply and maintenance, would find themselves well-suited to meet such requirements. Given the nature of the procurement, companies with a proven track record in medical supplies, especially those within or adjacent to the healthcare sector, stand to benefit from involvement in similar tenders. The contract's value, summed at £107,610.83, underscores its potential for fostering partnerships between public health organisations and private enterprises.

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Notice Title

BTH25-040 Provision of Human Tissue

Notice Description

Provision of Human Tissue (Femoral Heads) for the purpose of transplantation. Includes provision of a freezer for storage, temperature monitoring, maintenance, service and collaboration of the fridge

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072103-2025
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

33141560 - Human organs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,610 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Boylan
Contact Email
chris.boylan@bthft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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