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Provision of Training Equipment for Pelvic Care

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Feb 2026 at 17:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of training equipment for pelvic care. The contract was awarded to Limbs & Things Limited, a Bristol-based SME specialising in medical training aids. The procurement utilised a direct method, classified as below threshold and executed without competition. The agreement, valued at £14,495.10, was signed on 27 January 2026, with delivery expected in the region of UKF1, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the award and contract stage, emphasising goods, specifically training aids and devices, and adheres to legal requirements outlined in UK legislation 2023/54. The contract was formally published on 14 February 2026.

This tender presents a direct opportunity for medical supply companies, particularly those offering specialised training equipment, to collaborate with NHS foundations. Companies that have expertise in designing and producing niche medical training devices, especially for pelvic care education, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The direct procurement approach appeals to businesses looking to engage in direct supply agreements without undergoing competitive tender processes, providing an efficient pathway for SMEs to expand their footprint within public health sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Training Equipment for Pelvic Care

Notice Description

Provision of training equipment for pelvic care training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065470
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013661-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39162200 - Training aids and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,495 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
russell.hadfield@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIMBS & THINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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