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title: "Polymer Ligation Clips"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Polymer Ligation Clips

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6bc787c-ed72-404d-833e-09bfccdedcff

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Polymer Ligation Clips" was facilitated by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, located in Leicester, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the category of "Clip, suture, ligature supplies" within the main procurement category of goods. The process followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process commenced with an end date of 30th June 2026, and the contract was awarded on 16th July 2026 to Welfare Medical Limited. The contract period begins on 1st August 2026 and concludes on 30th July 2030, covering a delivery address in the East of England region, with a total contract value of £250,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, as indicated by its suitability for SMEs. Businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly in surgical and procedural supplies, stand to benefit from such opportunities. Companies with a track record of providing high-quality healthcare products and services to hospital trusts would be highly competitive in such procurement processes. The fact that this contract was part of a framework agreement underlines the importance of engaging in larger procurement networks, potentially offering further opportunities for business growth within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Provision of Polymer Ligation Clips

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa804d9-a5b7-4d90-9444-3f500d0dc7b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 5WP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Astley & St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WELFARE MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141120 - Clip, suture, ligature supplies

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa804d9-a5b7-4d90-9444-3f500d0dc7b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa804d9-a5b7-4d90-9444-3f500d0dc7b2
  16th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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