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24 Jun 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, based in Gillingham, United Kingdom. This tender, entitled "Tissue Removal Devices," falls under the industry category of miscellaneous medical devices and products. Located at Medway Maritime Hospital, the buyer completed the procurement through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to HOLOGIC LTD. on 24th June 2026, covering the same day for delivery, with the gross contract value totalling £19,440.

The awarded contract presents a lucrative opportunity, particularly for businesses specialising in medical devices that can offer competitive pricing for direct procurement processes. Although the procurement process is complete, companies seeking to expand in the medical device sector within the central government public authority should consider networking with NHS trusts to secure potential future opportunities. Large and well-established suppliers like HOLOGIC LTD. have set a benchmark; however, SMEs could also compete successfully in similarly structured tenders by leveraging niche capabilities or innovative solutions.

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Notice Title

Tissue Removal Devices

Notice Description

Purchase Order: 270002714

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059229-2026
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

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLOGIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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