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title: "Surgical Sutures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e3e4"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-08-26"
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# Surgical Sutures

Buyer: REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e3e4

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## Summary

The procurement process for surgical sutures has been finalised with the award stage completed on 26 August 2025. The Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, located in Belfast, United Kingdom, was responsible for overseeing this open procedure tender. Under the CPV code 33141121, the industry category pertains to medical goods with the principal aim of providing surgical sutures. The framework agreement has now commenced, with the contract having been signed on 18 August 2025, and was initially estimated at a value of £13,000,000. Although there were no joint procurement aspects, the process collectively served several health trusts across the region, contributing to the Northern Ireland health sector. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, which ensured transparency and accessibility for potential suppliers.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for medical supply companies, particularly those specialising in surgical sutures and associated medical equipment. With an estimated value of £13,000,000, the contract spans a significant duration, allowing for steady business development for successful suppliers. Opportunities are well-suited to both large enterprises and SMEs, with the contract attracting a diverse range of suppliers including large companies like MEDTRONIC LIMITED and SMEs such as 1 STOP MEDICAL SUPPLIES LTD. The procurement strategy encourages electronic bidding, making participation straightforward for international suppliers as well. Businesses involved in the production or distribution of medical supplies, especially those familiar with framework agreements, will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their operations within the UK and potentially abroad, benefiting from the scope of public sector frameworks in healthcare.

## Notice

Surgical Sutures

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Surgical Sutures. Additional information: The estimated value in II.1.7 above includes the initial framework period of 2 years, plus the option to extend for any period up to and including 24 months. This value also includes a potential increase in services of 50 percent and a potential extension clause of up to 18 months as provided for in the tender documents. Note - there is no guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Renewal: Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051104-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Award Notice October 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | £13,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION; NI AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST; NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST; PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7BU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Beechill |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | 1 STOP MEDICAL SUPPLIES; ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS; CRITICAL HEALTHCARE; EBRINGTON NI; JOHNSON JOHNSON MEDICAL; MEDIWORLD; MEDTRONIC; REFLEX MEDICAL; UNIPHAR MEDTECH LTD T/A M.E.D. SURGICAL; VVS DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33141121 - Surgical sutures

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 07:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051104-2025
- 19 Feb 2025 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005816-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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