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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 15:21

Award

27 Jul 2026 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, is the buying organisation for a public procurement process concerning the supply of ENT coblation equipment and consumables. This procurement falls under the category of medical consumables within the UK Central Government health sector. The contract was awarded on 27th July 2026 and involves a direct procurement method or direct award. The contract's period is set to start on 10th August 2026 and will run until 23rd June 2028, with the possibility of an extension up to 23rd June 2030. The value of the contract is stated as £222,640, with a gross amount of £267,168.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the production or supply of specialised medical equipment, particularly in the field of ENT treatments. Companies like TJ Smith & Nephew, known for their role as suppliers in such specialised health sectors, stand to benefit significantly from direct procurement processes that cater to urgent and niche demands. The centralised nature of this procurement within the public healthcare system ensures that businesses well-versed in this industry can leverage the direct award method to expand their reach and enhance their profile in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of ENT Coblation Equipment and Consumables S&N

Notice Description

Contract to cover the supply of ENT coblation equipment and associated consumables

Procurement Information

Supply of specialised ENT coblation equipment and consumables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d485
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070913-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£222,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 23 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TJ SMITH & NEPHEW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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