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BTH25-221 Research Smartwatches

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Feb 2026 at 10:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, whose aim is to acquire smartwatches to support various research projects. This contract, titled "BTH25-221 Research Smartwatches," falls under the goods category, specifically targeting smartwatches. The process is set in Bradford, United Kingdom, within the region code UKE41. The procurement had advanced to the award stage as of 13th February 2026. The procurement method was limited, indicating a below-threshold, competitive process. The active contract was signed on the 29th of September 2025 and covers the delivery from that date until the 30th of September 2025 with a gross contract value of £12,075.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTH25-221 Research Smartwatches

Notice Description

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a set of smartwatches to facilitate a number of research projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06538d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013275-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18521000 - Watches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,062 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alistair Stewart
Contact Email
alistair.stewart2@bthft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARMIN EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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