---
title: "WBF0871 - The Supply of Yellow Absorbent Pads"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fe3a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-12-30"
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# WBF0871 - The Supply of Yellow Absorbent Pads

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fe3a

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is inviting bids for the supply of yellow absorbent pads. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with the project titled "WBF0871 - The Supply of Yellow Absorbent Pads" falling under the medical consumables category. The procurement is open for submissions until 20th January 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 13th January 2026. The tender's location is Stoke on Trent, UK, and it is being conducted through an open competition procurement method. The total value of the contract is estimated at £40,000, with a two-year contract period starting on 1st March 2026 and ending on 28th February 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those able to meet the requirements of a central government public authority. With an evaluation primarily based on price (90% weight) and social value (10% weight), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to apply, especially given the specific competitive focus. Suppliers who can competitively price their products while providing added social value will be well-suited to compete in this procurement, potentially leading to business growth and establishing long-term partnerships with a reputable NHS Trust.

## Notice

The Authority for University Hospitals North Midlands is seeking bids for The Supply of Yellow Absorbent Pads. The proposed duration will be for 2 years. This announcement is not a commitment by the Authority to place any contract or order as a result of the tendering process and any expenditure, work or effort prior to any subsequent contract award is a matter solely for commercial judgement of the potential supplier. The Authority also reserves the right to terminate this procurement at any stage of the process and where appropriate re-advertise. Further details can be found with the attached ITT documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086457-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 6QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Penkhull & Springfields |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2025 at 14:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086457-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086457-2025
  30th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/

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