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Sterile Containers

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Apr 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the supply of sterile containers under its Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) replacement programme. The contract, titled "Sterile Containers," falls within the goods industry category and is associated with sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene devices. This direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition, culminated in the award to H4 Medical Ltd, a large supplier based in Warrington. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2033, with a total gross value of £99,948.60. The contracting process has reached the award stage with an active status as of 10th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in medical equipment and sanitation products. H4 Medical Ltd’s success in securing this contract illustrates the potential for businesses that can meet the needs of central government authorities like the NHS. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying medical containers and associated hygiene products, especially those capable of providing high-quality goods directly to such institutions, would find thriving prospects in engaging with similar public sector procurement opportunities. The ability to offer competitive and reliable solutions directly suited for healthcare settings could pave the way for expansion and increased visibility in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Sterile Containers

Notice Description

Sterile Containers for CSSD replacement programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06802c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032899-2026
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

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,290 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H4 MEDICAL

Further Information

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