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22 Jul 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the "Bulkamid Urethral Bulking System" was conducted by QE Facilities Ltd, a public authority under central government based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of medical consumables and was carried out as a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The status of the procurement is complete, and the award was made to Boston Scientific Limited. The contract period runs from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, with a total contract value of £21,120 excluding VAT.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the production or distribution of disposable medical consumables, particularly those specialising in urethral bulking systems. Companies that can supply goods without having to engage in competitive bidding are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The procurement process used here implies an opportunity for organisations with established relations or capacity to deliver directly to public authorities, like central government entities. Such engagements could aid in securing ongoing relationships and contracts for future medical supplies.

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Notice Title

Bulkamid Urethral Bulking System

Notice Description

Price agreement for Bulkamid Urethral Bulking System awarded to Boston Scientific. From 01/08/2026 to 31/07/2027. Cost PS21,120 Ex VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d129
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069307-2026
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

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

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