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YAS 226 2025_26 (DA Non FW) ECG Electrodes

YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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08 Dec 2025 at 09:13

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08 Dec 2025 at 08:55

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25 Nov 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for ECG Electrodes titled "YAS 226 2025_26 (DA Non FW) ECG Electrodes" was conducted by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, a central government public authority located in Wakefield, United Kingdom (region UKE45). This procurement involved a direct award method to Ambu UK, located in Alconbury, which was selected outside of any existing framework agreements due to urgent requirements. The award decision was influenced by the critical need for next-day delivery of 4,800 ECG Electrodes after an error by the NHS Supply Chain led to unmet urgent demands. The contract, valued at £16,080 (gross £19,296), commenced on 19th December 2025, concluding on 17th December 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and the item classification falls under the CPV code 31711140, related to electrodes.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses skilled in the manufacture and supply of medical equipment, specifically electrodes. While the initial approach was through a direct award due to urgent supply needs, businesses, particularly SMEs capable of quick responses, may find potential future opportunities if similar urgencies arise or within regular procurement cycles. Suppliers positioned within the UK health industry with capabilities to ensure timely, reliable delivery and compliance with NHS requirements would be well-suited to partake in such tenders. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining good logistics and supply chain operations, maximizing market access for those with a well-established presence in medical product supply chains.

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Notice Title

YAS 226 2025_26 (DA Non FW) ECG Electrodes

Notice Description

YAS 226 2025_26 (DA Non FW) ECG Electrodes Supply 4800

Procurement Information

To supply 4800 ECG Electrodes P-00-S/50 from Ambu UK who are not named on any Framework Agreements. Following several incidents and issues with the current supplier of ECG Dots, the Trust took the decision to revert to the previous supplier whilst further investigations on existing dots took place. Ambu dots are available through NHS Supply Chain, but an error on the part of NHS SC chain led to a failed delivery and the Trusts urgent demand not being met. The Trust therefore engaged directly with the supplier to ensure next day delivery and the immediate circulation of the replacement dots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080422-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31660000 - Carbon electrodes

31711140 - Electrodes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£16,080 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Andrew Wood
Contact Email
andrew.wood17@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07592268574

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 8EE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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