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BWC - Edge Medical Ltd - Spinal Surgical consumables

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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21 Aug 2026 at 10:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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29 Jul 2026 at 13:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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29 Jul 2026 at 13:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust procured spinal surgical consumables for spinal surgery services in Birmingham. The requirement covers spinal implants, fixation systems, interbody devices, biologics, instrumentation and associated surgical products, supplied in accordance with an agreed pricing schedule. The procurement is for goods, including surgical implants (CPV 33184100), delivered in the Birmingham area. It supports the Trust's clinical teams in carrying out spinal surgery. The requirement is relevant to manufacturers, specialist medical device distributors and suppliers of spinal implant systems, fixation and interbody products, surgical biologics, instrumentation and related operating-theatre consumables.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Edge Medical Ltd on 28 July 2026 under a direct award procedure. The award value is £278,730 excluding VAT, or £334,476 including VAT. The contract was signed on 9 August 2026 and runs from 10 August 2026 to 9 August 2027, with an option to extend by two further 12-month periods, up to 9 August 2029. The Trust justified the direct award on technical grounds: Edge Medical's spinal implant systems are compatible with existing instrumentation and established clinical practice, while alternatives would create technical issues. There was one lot, considered suitable for SMEs.

This award shows established NHS demand for a broad spinal surgery product range rather than a single device: implants, fixation systems, interbody devices, biologics, instrumentation and associated surgical products. A credible future competitor would need a clinically suitable portfolio, reliable supply and the ability to support spinal surgery services in Birmingham. Technical compatibility with existing instrumentation is central, so suppliers should be able to demonstrate interoperability with installed systems and fit with established clinical practice. Relevant medical device manufacturing, distribution and regulatory expertise would be important, alongside dependable stock management, product traceability and support for clinical users. The award to an SME indicates that specialist smaller suppliers can serve this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BWC - Edge Medical Ltd - Spinal Surgical consumables

Notice Description

This contract provides for the supply of spinal implants, fixation systems, interbody devices, biologics, instrumentation and associated surgical products required by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The contract covers the products detailed within the agreed pricing schedule and supports the delivery of spinal surgery services. The contract will be for an initial term of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months in accordance with the contract terms.

Procurement Information

Direct award is justified on the grounds of technical reasons. Edge Medical supplies spinal implant systems that are technically compatible with existing instrumentation and established clinical practice. Alternative suppliers would result in technical in

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d681
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079788-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

33184100 - Surgical implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£278,730 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£278,730 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Postcode Area
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

Edge Medical Ltd

Further Information

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