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Capital - Purchase of a Surgical Retractor 26-A-2611

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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20 Mar 2026 at 15:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, located in Leicester, United Kingdom, which sought to purchase a surgical retractor with the title "Capital - Purchase of a Surgical Retractor 26-A-2611". This falls under the industry category of surgical instruments and goods. The process is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 18 January 2026 and set to last from 19 January 2026 to 26 January 2026. The procurement was conducted directly, bypassing competition due to it being below the threshold, and was fully approved by the Charitable Funds Committee with considerations for ongoing maintenance costs.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and distributing surgical instruments. Medscience Distribution Ltd, a large-scale company headquartered in Banbury, UK, succeeded in securing the contract, showcasing the demand for suppliers capable of providing high-grade medical equipment. The procurement method, which did not involve competition, may particularly benefit well-established suppliers with the ability to offer competitive pricing and maintain robust relationships with public authorities. This tender opens doors for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in the public healthcare sector, providing tailored solutions for surgical procedures and associated medical equipment needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capital - Purchase of a Surgical Retractor 26-A-2611

Notice Description

Charitable Purchase of a Surgical Retractor - controlled tissue retraction to improve visibility and access to the operative field--available in multiple designs, including handheld and self-retaining systems. Built from surgical-grade stainless steel with smooth edges to help minimise tissue trauma, plus ergonomic handles for surgeon control. Intended for a wide range of specialties--general surgery, orthopaedics, ENT, maxillofacial, plastic/reconstructive, and minor procedures/outpatients. This purchase will be made through Charitable Capital funds and is fully approved by the Charitable Funds Committee, with consideration to ongoing revenue funding for any required maintenance and consumables which if applicable will be from CMG revenue budget. The equipment is unavailable via the NHSSC framework and the direct price with the supplier includes a 5% discount therefore, list price PS82,656.76 discounted by PS4,132,84.Please note as part o

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025922-2026
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

33169000 - Surgical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,523 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDSCIENCE DISTRIBUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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