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Training Materials

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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01 Apr 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust recently completed a procurement process for training materials aimed at the Clinical Education Centre at Southport Hospital. This contract, tagged under the "goods" category, primarily involved items such as ultrasound vascular access trainers and various medical consumables. Situated in Prescot, United Kingdom, the awarding process was finalised on 1st April 2026, following a contract signing on 20th March 2026, and the goods are to be delivered across the UKD region by 22nd April 2026. The procurement operation, involving a below-threshold method, ensures the fulfilment of specialised training needs within the medical field.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses within the medical supply industry, particularly those dealing with clinical training aids and medical consumables. Limb & Things Limited, based in Bristol, has successfully acquired the contract, which signals promising prospects for other SMEs focusing on innovative medical supplies. Businesses with expertise in producing or supplying similar healthcare products can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint within the NHS sector, particularly with public authorities like Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust looking to enhance their educational resources. This procurement scope provides avenues for growth in partnerships and developing specialized solutions tailored for healthcare professionals.

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Notice Title

Training Materials

Notice Description

Training materials for the Clinical Education Centre at Southport Hospital. 60530 - Ultrasound Vascular Access Trainer 60102 - Paracentesis Pads (Pack of 2, Light Skin Tone) 60231 - Needle Decompression Pads (Pack of 2, Light Skin Tone) 60245 - Advanced Chest Drain Pads (Pack of 10, Light Skin Tone) 60859 - Foreskins for Catheterization (Pack of 3, Light Skin Tone) 70331 ACF Vein Module 5 Pack 70332 ACF Vein Module 10 Pack 70334 Metacarpal Vein Module 10 Pack 70333 Metacarpal Vein Module 5 Pack Venipuncture Arm Skin (Light Skin Tone) 70313 - Advanced Venipuncture Arm Value Pack (Light Skin Tone) 60855 - Male Catheterization Module (Light Skin Tone) 60856 Female Catheterization Module (Light Skin Tone)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067aae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030331-2026
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

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,842 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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