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11 Jun 2026 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involved the direct purchase of medical consumables, specifically anorectal manometry catheters. The process, conducted under a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, was completed with the award being finalised to Laborie Medical Technologies UK. This central government public authority is located at Whiston Hospital in Prescot, United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 19 May 2026, and the procurement stage is currently at completion, reflecting on the earlier publication date of 11 June 2026. The procurement relates to the healthcare industry category, focusing on medical consumables, with delivery across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in medical devices, particularly those with expertise in producing and supplying medical consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Laborie Medical Technologies UK, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities due to their agility and specialised focus. Companies that manufacture similar medical goods or have the capability to supply within healthcare supply chains would find this sector lucrative, particularly under direct procurement methods where competition is limited, offering streamlined processes for niche products like catheters.

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Notice Title

Catheters

Notice Description

ANORECTAL MANOMETY (HRAM) CATHETERS - BOX OF 10 B45 10 HRM CATHETER B45 10 IMP/PH CATHETER C69 5 Dual pH sensor catheter (not impedence)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b32c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055319-2026
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
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
£13,834 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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

LABORIE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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