---
title: "Cor-Knot reloads"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a899"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-06"
---

# Cor-Knot reloads

Buyer: ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a899

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## Summary

The Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, based in Cambridge, has concluded a procurement process for "Cor-Knot reloads" through a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition. The procurement was a spot buy of redundant stock with outgoing supplier Aquilant, a large-scale supplier located in Basingstoke. This tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically medical consumables. The procurement process is in the award stage, marked as complete. The contract, titled "Cor Knot Quick Load - Spot buy," was signed on 16th September 2025 and is active from 17th September 2025 to 31st October 2025, with a contract value of £62,375 excluding VAT.

This procurement opportunity allows businesses engaged in medical consumables manufacturing or distribution to explore growth avenues by supplying highly specialised medical products. While the procurement was executed directly and without competition for this instance, understanding such procurement patterns can enable businesses to anticipate future opportunities with NHS trusts or similar health entities. Businesses best suited for these opportunities are those with capabilities in supplying medical consumables, specifically those that can provide high-quality products whilst navigating stringent healthcare regulations. Engaging in similar procurement processes or preparing for possible competitive tenders may benefit suppliers who aim to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Spot buy of redundant stock with outgoing supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062444-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,375 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 10:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062444-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062444-2025
  6th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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