Tender

The supply of sterile suction tubing

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 09:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the supply of sterile suction tubing, under an open competition method classified as below threshold. The procurement, valued at £57,000 excluding VAT, falls within the goods category of the industry and is located in Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom. The tender submission deadline is set for 18th December 2025, with enquiries closing on 11th December 2025. The contract is planned for a two-year duration starting from 1st February 2026, with an optional 12-month extension, ending potentially on 31st January 2029. This process offers a competitive opportunity overseen by Oliver Cogan, the contact point for the Trust.

The procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in producing tubing. The emphasis on price (90%) and social value (10%) in the award criteria encourages competitively priced solutions with additional community benefits. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth through increased visibility within public healthcare procurement, establish credibility by securing contracts with a reputable NHS Trust, and strengthen market presence within the healthcare sector. Given the open tender nature, firms capable of offering quality and cost-effective solutions are positioned well to compete in this lucrative opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of sterile suction tubing

Notice Description

The Authority for University Hospitals North Midlands is seeking bids for The Supply of Suction Tubing. The proposed duration will be for 2 years plus an optional 12 month extension. This announcement is not a commitment by the Authority to place any contract or order as a result of the tendering process and any expenditure, work or effort prior to any subsequent contract award is a matter solely for commercial judgement of the potential supplier. The Authority also reserves the right to terminate this procurement at any stage of the process and where appropriate re-advertise. Further details can be found with the attached ITT documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079591-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44164200 - Tubing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Oliver Cogan
Contact Email
oliver.cogan@uhnm.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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