---
title: "Hip & Knee Implants"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a99"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052a99.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-06-02"
---

# Hip & Knee Implants

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a99

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of hip and knee implants. This procurement falls under the industry category of surgical implants, inviting suppliers of medical goods to prepare for impending opportunities. The Trust, located in Darlington, UK, plans to initiate this contract between 8th July 2026 and 7th July 2028. Key future milestones include a notice to be issued by 1st August 2025. This process follows a public authority - central government procurement method, under the legal framework of the UK Public Contract Regulations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the medical goods sector, particularly those specialising in surgical implants. Companies equipped to supply high-quality and cost-effective solutions for hip and knee implants would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on substantial delivery timelines allows businesses to plan production and logistics adequately, ensuring they meet the Trust’s requirements. Furthermore, the Trust's commitment to a transparent procurement process underlines the opportunity for reputable suppliers to establish a long-term partnership with a prominent healthcare provider in the UK.

## Notice

Provison of Hip & Knee Implants to County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029133-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33184100 - Surgical implants

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 11:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029133-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029133-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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