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title: "Arthroscope and related Accessories"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e80f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-25"
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# Arthroscope and related Accessories

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e80f

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of arthroscopes and related accessories, titled "Arthroscope and related Accessories". The procurement falls under the healthcare industry's medical equipment category and was conducted directly, bypassing competition due to being below threshold. The process is in the award stage as of 25th November 2025, with the contract period set from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026. This procurement activity is aimed to take place across various UK regions, including Bristol, and involves the purchase of new arthroscopes and the supply of replacement laparoscopes under an exchange programme.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for large businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of medical equipment, as it involves the supply of 3 arthroscopes and 12 replacement laparoscopes. Arthrex Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, indicating a preference for suppliers with an extensive portfolio in medical equipment. Business growth can be achieved through similar contracts, with attention to providing compatible and updated equipment as per client needs. Companies with the capability to supply at competitive discounted rates and offer exchange programmes are well-positioned to succeed in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

To purchase 3 new arthroscopes from same supplier as other equipment already in use to ensure compatibility. To also supply 12 replacement laparoscopes at reduced price on exchange program to replace broken and unrepairable laparoscopes which will be returned to company to gain discounted price

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076747-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,401 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 10:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076747-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076747-2025
  25th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.arthrex.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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