Tender

WBF0871 - The Supply of Yellow Absorbent Pads

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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Tender

30 Dec 2025 at 14:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is inviting bids for the supply of yellow absorbent pads. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with the project titled "WBF0871 - The Supply of Yellow Absorbent Pads" falling under the medical consumables category. The procurement is open for submissions until 20th January 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 13th January 2026. The tender's location is Stoke on Trent, UK, and it is being conducted through an open competition procurement method. The total value of the contract is estimated at £40,000, with a two-year contract period starting on 1st March 2026 and ending on 28th February 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those able to meet the requirements of a central government public authority. With an evaluation primarily based on price (90% weight) and social value (10% weight), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to apply, especially given the specific competitive focus. Suppliers who can competitively price their products while providing added social value will be well-suited to compete in this procurement, potentially leading to business growth and establishing long-term partnerships with a reputable NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBF0871 - The Supply of Yellow Absorbent Pads

Notice Description

The Authority for University Hospitals North Midlands is seeking bids for The Supply of Yellow Absorbent Pads. The proposed duration will be for 2 years. 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-05fe3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086457-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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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