Tender

The Supply of Absorbent/Antislip Pads for use in Theatres

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 10:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is inviting suppliers for the procurement titled "The Supply of Absorbent/Antislip Pads for use in Theatres." This tender is classified under the medical consumables category and is located in Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the key dates being the tender submission deadline on 16th March 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 9th March 2026. The procurement method specified is open competition below the threshold, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant prospects for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in medical consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that supply absorbent or antislip pads may find this opportunity well-suited to expand their market footprint within the healthcare sector. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2026, lasting until 30th April 2028, offering steady business prospects within the specified timeframe. As the procurement is open, eligible businesses are encouraged to submit electronic bids through the specified submission platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Absorbent/Antislip Pads for use in Theatres

Notice Description

WBF0871 - The Supply of Absorbent/Antislip Pads for use in Theatres

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018309-2026
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
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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