Award

Arthroscope and related Accessories

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Nov 2025 at 10:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of arthroscopes and related accessories, titled "Arthroscope and related Accessories". The procurement falls under the healthcare industry's medical equipment category and was conducted directly, bypassing competition due to being below threshold. The process is in the award stage as of 25th November 2025, with the contract period set from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026. This procurement activity is aimed to take place across various UK regions, including Bristol, and involves the purchase of new arthroscopes and the supply of replacement laparoscopes under an exchange programme.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for large businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of medical equipment, as it involves the supply of 3 arthroscopes and 12 replacement laparoscopes. Arthrex Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, indicating a preference for suppliers with an extensive portfolio in medical equipment. Business growth can be achieved through similar contracts, with attention to providing compatible and updated equipment as per client needs. Companies with the capability to supply at competitive discounted rates and offer exchange programmes are well-positioned to succeed in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Arthroscope and related Accessories

Notice Description

To purchase 3 new arthroscopes from same supplier as other equipment already in use to ensure compatibility. To also supply 12 replacement laparoscopes at reduced price on exchange program to replace broken and unrepairable laparoscopes which will be returned to company to gain discounted price

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e80f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076747-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,401 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NU
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTHREX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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