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Catheterization Training Materials

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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06 Mar 2026 at 10:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process involving the acquisition of catheterisation training materials for its Clinical Education Department. This purchase, categorised under the industry of catheter accessories, includes various training tools designed to enhance the hospital's clinical education programmes. Located at Whiston Hospital in Prescot, the Trust operates as a central government public authority. The procurement was carried out under the legal framework 2023/54 UKPGA, and follows a 'below threshold' methodology with an unknown procurement process type. The tender reached its award stage, with the contract being actively signed on the 22nd February 2026 and culminating on the 22nd March 2026. The contract's total value is in the range of £17,290 to £20,748 GBP.

This tender, awarded to Limbs & Things Limited, offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical training equipment and catheter accessories. The contract supports suppliers in the healthcare sector, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), by enabling them to develop their business footprint within NHS Trust facilities. Suppliers with expertise in producing high-quality medical training materials and possessing a strong capability in innovation and customisation would be well-equipped to seize similar opportunities arising from such tenders. With the delivery being within the UK region, specifically focusing on goods, this opens avenues for businesses to reinforce their local presence and expand their network within the public sector supply chain. The collaboration reflects the Trust's commitment to enriching its clinical education services through strategic procurement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catheterization Training Materials

Notice Description

The Trust has purchased a number of catheterization training materials for the Clinical Education Department. Materials include the following: CMPT - ADVANCED- MK2 - Advanced - LIGHT MALE PELVIS Arterial Puncture Wrist - Standard - Mid Tone Venous Blood - Starter Pack 60854 Advanced Catheterization Trainer Set - Light Advanced Catheterization Trainer Set - Dark Female Perineum - Catheterization - Light Male Perineum - Catheterization - Light Bladder Valve (x10) - Catheterization Trainer Bladder Diaphragm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020268-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141240 - Catheter accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,290 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIMBS & THINGS

Further Information

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