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title: "Framework Agreement for Surgical Instruments"
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buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (\"UHCW\")"
published: "2018-02-06"
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# Framework Agreement for Surgical Instruments

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfc9a524-93af-4455-8fab-8baf27e2034b

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## Summary

The HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting as an agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW), has initiated a tender for a Framework Agreement for Surgical Instruments with a total value of £1,400,000. This procurement, classified under the goods category of surgical instruments (CPV code 33169000), is currently in the tender stage. The submission deadline for bids is set for 8th March 2018, with the contract period commencing on 3rd July 2018 and lasting until 2nd July 2020, including a potential extension of one year. This selective procurement process is open exclusively to members of HealthTrust Europe GPO who commit to purchasing from awarded suppliers over the contract term.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in surgical instruments, as it involves the supply of both single-use and reusable devices. Businesses equipped to navigate the healthcare supply chain, especially those experienced in partnering with NHS trusts or similar organisations, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the framework's structure, successful bidders will not only secure a contract for the initial period but may also engage in additional call-off contracts, enhancing their market presence and revenue potential.

## Notice

This tender is to establish a Framework for the supply of Surgical Instruments-Single Use and Reusable. The Framework will cover a comprehensive range of instruments for general surgery and the following speciality areas: ENT, Gynae and Obstetrics, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Orthopaedics and Cardiothoracic. The ITT will be run as a GPO Open exercise and is exclusively limited to HTE GPO members who have agreed to participate and commit volume to the awarded suppliers for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further year. Additional GPO members may choose to enter a Call-Off Contract during the first year of the Term of the Framework Agreement on a direct award basis provided that those members agree to adhere to the commitment requirements of this Contract. The requirements are split into two Lots and bidders are able to bid for one or both Lots: Lot 1 Single Use Instruments, Lot 2 Reusable Instruments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d188c615-5b49-4082-b4ad-12bc9604b2e9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2018 - 2 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| 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 | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33169000 - Surgical instruments

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2018 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d188c615-5b49-4082-b4ad-12bc9604b2e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d188c615-5b49-4082-b4ad-12bc9604b2e9
  6th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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