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title: "Drying Cabinet Connectors"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Drying Cabinet Connectors

Buyer: BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f96694b-0b19-45ac-a39b-f055589a5ecf

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## Summary

The Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the purchase of 55 connectors compatible with its endoscope storage drying cabinets. This tender falls under the industry category of decontamination equipment. The procurement, concluded in the award stage on 19th March 2026, was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The goods are to be delivered at the specified address in Bradford, BD9 6RJ, United Kingdom. The award was made active on 21st January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 5th February and concluding on 4th March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing medical equipment, especially those that supply specialised connectors and components. Given the nature of the selective procurement method, large-scale enterprises like Getinge Limited, which was the awarded supplier, are likely to have a competitive edge. Companies with expertise in creating compatible medical equipment components for use in NHS facilities could leverage similar contracts to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector. The absence of suitability for SMEs or VCSE organisations indicates a preference for established suppliers with significant operation scales, facilitating substantial business engagement and expansion for large entities.

## Notice

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) requires the purchase of 55 connectors for its endoscope storage drying cabinets. These must be compatible with existing drying cabinets and endoscopy scopes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a220f0-8656-422a-9e67-a2e2b1bcefda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,902 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,902 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD9 6RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Toller |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GETINGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a220f0-8656-422a-9e67-a2e2b1bcefda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a220f0-8656-422a-9e67-a2e2b1bcefda
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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