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title: "MED6177 Posthorax Sternum Support Vests"
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# MED6177 Posthorax Sternum Support Vests

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d376081-914d-43a5-a49a-e9ad78b5063f

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## Summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is inviting bids for the supply of Posthorax Sternum Support Vests under the title "MED6177 Posthorax Sternum Support Vests." This procurement falls within the Cardiac Surgery Devices category and is part of an open procedure below the threshold. Key dates include the publication date on 23 January 2025, with the tender period ending on 7 February 2025 at 10:00 AM. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2025 and will extend until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The delivery location is Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom, and the overall contract value is £62,744 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those in the cardiac surgery devices sector. The open procedure is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a fair competition platform. As the tender is for a critical medical supply, companies with experience in manufacturing or supplying medical support vests are particularly well-positioned to compete. Businesses can leverage this procurement to build or enhance their reputation in the healthcare sector, potentially securing additional contracts in the future.

## Notice

The Authority for University Hospitals North Midlands is seeking bids for The Supply of Posthorax Sternum Support Vests. The proposed duration will be for 2 years with an optional 12 month extension. This announcement is not a commitment by the Authority to place any contract or order as a result of the tendering process and any expenditure, work or effort prior to any subsequent contract award is a matter solely for commercial judgement of the potential supplier. The Authority also reserves the right to terminate this procurement at any stage of the process and where appropriate re-advertise. Further details can be found with the attached ITT documentation. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cefc5dd-21da-4053-b11d-6a922758f05d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,744 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 6QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Penkhull & Springfields |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33182300 - Cardiac surgery devices

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cefc5dd-21da-4053-b11d-6a922758f05d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cefc5dd-21da-4053-b11d-6a922758f05d
  23rd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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