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title: "Internal/External fixation"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
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# Internal/External fixation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eedf832b-b7e7-462c-8d0f-cb9ae93ea15b

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust involves a contract for the supply of orthopaedic components for internal and external fixation, classified under "Orthopaedic implants" (CPV: 33183100). This contract was awarded through a call-off from the NHSSC TOS3 Framework eProcurement Project 967. The procurement is categorised under 'goods' and is conducted via a selective method. The tendering phase concluded on 2nd March 2026, while the contract is set to run from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2031. The project location is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with a delivery postal code of LE1 5WW. The awarded contract to Acumed Ltd was activated on 14th April 2026, with a total contract value of £137,413.72 GBP.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the medical supply sector, particularly those specialising in orthopaedic components. The involvement of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as the buying organisation underscores a commitment to maintaining high-quality healthcare standards, thereby creating a reliable market for suppliers. Ideal participants in this procurement could range from well-established manufacturers of orthopaedic implants to smaller, niche firms capable of providing innovative solutions through selective procurement processes within framework agreements. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted in this tender, it still offers growth potential through the established framework network.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply of Orthopaedic components for Internal/External fixation. The contract has been awarded via NHSSC TOS3 Framework eProcurement Project 967

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52033c85-b4fa-4120-bfed-dd55b0d9b02f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,413 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,413 |
| 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 5WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52033c85-b4fa-4120-bfed-dd55b0d9b02f
- 11 Jun 2026 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee35752-9dc7-41d4-b007-bc88b03664cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52033c85-b4fa-4120-bfed-dd55b0d9b02f
  11th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee35752-9dc7-41d4-b007-bc88b03664cf
  11th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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