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08 Jul 2026 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Mickey Buttons & Extensions" was initiated by the MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, located at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, UK. This contract, awarded on 25th July 2025 and set to end on 24th July 2027, was conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, catering to the goods industry category. The primary focus of this procurement is the home delivery service for enteral feeding patients across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The award has reached the contract stage as of 8th July 2026, with POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION LIMITED as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses focused on healthcare logistics, particularly those offering specialised distribution services for medical supplies. Companies with capabilities in large-scale delivery operations would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. By engaging in contracts like this, businesses can establish or strengthen their position in the public healthcare supply chain, offering reliable delivery services to NHS trusts and expanding their market presence in the healthcare sector across the UK.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mickey Buttons & Extensions

Notice Description

Home Delivery Service for Enteral Feeding Patients - including Mickey Buttons and Extension Sets

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064014-2026
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

33692300 - Enteral feeds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4TQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION

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