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title: "MED6144 - WEARABLE DEFIB LIFEVEST"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST"
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# MED6144 - WEARABLE DEFIB LIFEVEST

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e03bc791-591b-4e6b-b839-7affaa694734

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is currently seeking bids for the supply of wearable defibrillator life vests under the procurement process titled "MED6144 - WEARABLE DEFIB LIFEVEST". This tender falls under the industry category of cardiac-monitoring devices and defibrillators, with delivery locations in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom (postal code ST4 6QG). The procurement is in the tender stage, with an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period is set to close on 12 May 2025 at 12:00 BST. The contract is expected to start on 1 July 2025 and will last until 30 June 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register and submit their applications via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, and the minimum contract value anticipated is £90,000, with a maximum of £110,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment manufacturing, particularly those producing cardiac-monitoring equipment. Companies looking to expand their market presence within the healthcare sector in the UK will find this tender particularly advantageous. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the tender's suitability criteria while excluding voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participating in this open tender could provide business growth through collaboration with a notable NHS Trust and the potential for future procurement ventures if successful.

## Notice

The Authority for University Hospitals North Midlands is seeking bids for The Supply of Wearable Defib Life vests. The proposed duration will be for 1 year. 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/cbe1872b-bfb6-4b88-afc0-3ace376cb51f |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 33123210 - Cardiac-monitoring devices
- 33182100 - Defibrillator

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe1872b-bfb6-4b88-afc0-3ace376cb51f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe1872b-bfb6-4b88-afc0-3ace376cb51f
  25th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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