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Ruthenium Plaques

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Mar 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has successfully concluded a contract awarded on 4th March 2026 for the procurement of Ruthenium Plaques. The tender, categorised under the goods industry for optical instruments, operates within the healthcare sector and covers deliveries twice a year. With its completion status, this limited competition procurement method was conducted below the threshold. The contract signifies a partnership between healthcare facilities in Liverpool and ECKERT & ZIEGLER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED, based in Oxfordshire, and will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This contract opens avenues for SMEs specialising in optical instruments and medical supplies to align themselves with prominent healthcare institutions. Given the specification of delivering Ruthenium Plaques, businesses with expertise and capabilities in manufacturing and supplying sophisticated optical and medical components and materials are most suited for similar opportunities. Engaging in contracts like these not only boosts growth within the healthcare market but also encourages the development of high-standard medical supplies, forming long-term beneficial partnerships with NHS Trusts across the UK.

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Notice Title

Ruthenium Plaques

Notice Description

CALL OFF ORDER FOR RUTHENIUM PLAQUES - DELIVERY TWICE A YEAR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06626f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019637-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,520 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECKERT & ZIEGLER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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