Planning

sutures

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 13:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is planning a public procurement for "sutures," focusing on surgical and medical sutures, with an anticipated gross value of £2,400,000. This procurement is in the planning stage and is set to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2030. The procurement process will follow a selective method, awarding contracts under an existing framework. This opportunity falls under the industry category of medical consumables and is located in Norwich, United Kingdom. Notable contacts include Jonathan Wade, for any further information. The initial planning notice was published on 26th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical consumables to secure a long-term partnership with a central government-affiliated public authority. Companies with experience in supplying high-quality surgical and medical sutures would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Given the substantial value and duration of the contract, successful bidders can achieve substantial business growth and stability. The procurement process will be competitive, yet it is facilitated under an established framework, providing a structured environment for experienced suppliers to demonstrate their reliability and product excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

sutures

Notice Description

Surgical and medical sutures

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048822-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH 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
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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