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Endoscopic Suture System and Accessories

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:44

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has conducted a procurement process for an "Endoscopic Suture System and Accessories" for use in endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgical procedures, with an award date set for 26th February 2026. The procurement falls under the goods industry category and involves the direct award method, highlighting a specialised purchase due to the unique nature of the product available in the UK. The contract, classified under the healthcare sector, is geographically tied to the North Shields area in the United Kingdom. The award is currently pending, with a planned contract start date of 12th March 2026, extending potentially until 11th March 2029, allowing a 12-month extension at its conclusion.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth within the medical devices industry, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises. Boston Scientific Ltd has been identified as the supplier, suggesting a capacity for niche market product provision. The direct procurement process signifies a focussed opportunity for businesses further in tune with specialised healthcare requirements. Companies experienced in surgical suture systems and related accessories are well-positioned to leverage this contract to consolidate or expand their offerings in the UK healthcare market, with a substantial contract value reinforcing the commercial benefits. The option for contract renewal accentuates potential long-term collaboration possibilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Endoscopic Suture System and Accessories

Notice Description

Provision of endoscopic suture system and accessories for endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgical procedures

Procurement Information

There is one product in the UK market to perform this surgery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017510-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141121 - Surgical sutures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS,
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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