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TRFT - Nova Biomedical Ketone

THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Mar 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, located at Rotherham Hospital in Rotherham, United Kingdom. This procurement, titled "TRFT - Nova Biomedical Ketone," was initiated to acquire ketone consumables, specifically ketone bodies measured in blood, used when the body burns fat for energy. The procurement falls under the healthcare and medical industry category. The current stage in the procurement process is the 'award' stage, with Nova Biomedical successfully being awarded the contract. The contract commenced on 27th June 2025 and is active till 26th June 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct and below threshold, without competition, indicating a streamlined and expedited process.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in medical goods, particularly those dealing in blood-testing reagents. Nova Biomedical, a large-scale supplier based in Cheshire, United Kingdom, is well-suited for this contract. Companies in the medical sector could look into similar opportunities for growth by offering competitive pricing, quality goods, and efficient service delivery. Contracts like this represent a significant growth opportunity for businesses looking to strengthen their presence in the healthcare industry, leveraging the needs of public health organisations like The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

TRFT - Nova Biomedical Ketone

Notice Description

Ketone (ketone bodies measured in blood) consumables. Ketones are chemicals produced when the body burns fat for energy instead of glucose

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066501
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020748-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2026 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
THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 2UD
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVA BIOMEDICAL

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