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18 Dec 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation. The contract was awarded on 13th November 2025, with a completion date of 31st December 2026. It is titled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Unisurge International Ltd - F810417B Suturing Packs," and falls under the industry category of Clip, Suture, Ligature Supplies. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold without competition. The process has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being active. The procurement is situated in Birmingham, within the West Midlands region of the UK.

This contract presents opportunities primarily for businesses in the medical supplies industry, particularly those specialising in suturing equipment. Since the procurement method was direct and below threshold without competition, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Unisurge International Limited were able to secure the contract. Businesses aiming to grow within the healthcare sector might find similar contracts with the NHS to be pivotal for expansion, especially those offering specialised medical supplies that can cater to specific institutional requirements. The nature of the procurement suggests suitability for well-established SMEs looking to engage with public healthcare services in the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Unisurge International Ltd - F810417B Suturing Packs

Notice Description

This service relates to the purchase of suturing packs by Unisurge International Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084449-2025
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

33141120 - Clip, suture, ligature supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,433 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Postcode Area
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Further Information

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