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Endoscopic Suture System and Accessories

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Apr 2026 at 08:34

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:44

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of an Endoscopic Suture System and Accessories, required for endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgical procedures. The procurement, classified under the category of surgical sutures (CPV code: 33141121), took place in the North Shields region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is finalised, with the contract actively running from 19th March 2026 until 18th March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional year. The total gross value of the contract awarded to Boston Scientific Ltd is approximately £197,683.45 GBP.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly to suppliers capable of providing highly specialised medical equipment. Boston Scientific Ltd, with its expertise and specialised product offering, was deemed the suitable supplier given the unique nature of the contract. Companies operating in the medical device sector and possessing capabilities in manufacturing or supplying cutting-edge surgical products are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This procurement suggests a targeted opportunity for suppliers with niche, high-demand product lines appropriate for central government healthcare authorities.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030117-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£164,736 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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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