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Contract for the supply of Tissue and Ocular

JAMES PAGET UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Nov 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for the supply of tissue and ocular products, with the contract awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement falls under the industry category of hospital and related services and pertains to the service delivery of tissue and ocular products. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. Located in Great Yarmouth, the buying organisation has identified NHS Blood and Transplant as the sole supplier capable of meeting this specific requirement. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract signed on 20th October 2025, following a limited procurement method where no prior publication of a call for competition occurred.

This tender presents distinctive opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing highly specialised medical supplies where competition is limited. Due to the technical specificity of the contract — involving human tissue — it has been identified that NHS Blood and Transplant is the preferred provider, given the absence of alternative providers. This procurement activity showcases a niche market opportunity, which may interest large-scale suppliers capable of offering specialised health-related services, thereby potentially facilitating partnerships or contracts in similarly specialised areas. Business growth can be enhanced by aligning with procurement needs within the healthcare sector, particularly in regions such as UKH14 and UKH15, where these services are sought.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply of Tissue and Ocular

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of tissue and ocular products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision on a variable basis of ocular and tissue products. The contract has been awarded as a direct award process 'A' The contract is for two years between 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2027. The contract has been signed and completed 20/10/2025.

Procurement Information

There is only one provider who is able to provide these services as it is for human tissue.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e34e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074762-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JAMES PAGET UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Tracy Palmer
Contact Email
tracy.palmer@jpaget.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1493452263

Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT YARMOUTH
Postcode
NR31 6LA
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Great Yarmouth
Electoral Ward
Magdalen
Westminster Constituency
Great Yarmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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