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SAT - Liver Portal Vein and Hepatic Artery perfusion - Bridge to Life

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 08:19

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19 Mar 2026 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "SAT - Liver Portal Vein and Hepatic Artery perfusion - Bridge to Life" was conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a prominent public authority in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This contract is within the medical consumables industry category, specifically for supplying 120 kits necessary for liver portal vein and hepatic artery perfusion. The procurement adopted a direct award method, citing technical reasons with only one eligible supplier, Bridge to Life (Europe) Ltd, based in London. The contract's active period started on 13th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 13th March 2027, with the award status marked as active as of the date of signing.

This direct award presents a substantial business growth opportunity for suppliers in the medical consumables sector, particularly those specialising in organ perfusion technology. Given the specific technical requirements and the direct procurement approach, businesses with existing expertise and innovation in this niche market stand well-placed to provide competitive solutions in future similar procurement processes. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on medical technology and supplies can leverage such procurement activities to expand their market presence within the NHS and beyond, enhancing both their financial standing and industry reputation.

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Notice Title

SAT - Liver Portal Vein and Hepatic Artery perfusion - Bridge to Life

Notice Description

Set for Liver Portal Vein and Hepatic Artery perfusion (without Oxygenator) 120 kits. Relating to SAT 11971.

Procurement Information

Only Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028239-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£367,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£367,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDGE TO LIFE (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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