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Purchase of a Surgical Implant - Ideal Med Ltd

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Nov 2025 at 11:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, regarding the purchase of a surgical implant – specifically, a lengthening nail used in complex surgeries. The process falls under the healthcare industry category and is situated in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 20th November 2025, following a direct procurement method, due to being below the threshold which allowed for proceedings without competition. The process was completed with a contract that was signed on 27th May 2025, and it remained active until 27th June 2025. The supplier chosen for this contract was Ideal Med Ltd, a registered SME based in Cheshire, UK.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly surgical implants. Companies that provide niche surgical solutions similar to those provided by Ideal Med Ltd may find potential for future collaborations or contracts with the NHS or other public health entities. Such businesses, particularly SMEs with innovative products, would be well-positioned to compete in similar tender processes. The procurement method and outcome demonstrate a specific demand within the public healthcare sector for specialised surgical products that can enhance the outcomes of complex procedures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a Surgical Implant - Ideal Med Ltd

Notice Description

This service relates to the Purchase of a Surgical Implant, a lengthening nail used in complex surgery, provided by Ideal Med Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e52e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075558-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33184100 - Surgical implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Melisa CharlesAgwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAL MED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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