---
title: "Endoscopic Suture System and Accessories"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d60"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065d60.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Endoscopic Suture System and Accessories

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d60

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## Summary

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of an Endoscopic Suture System and Accessories, required for endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgical procedures. The procurement, classified under the category of surgical sutures (CPV code: 33141121), took place in the North Shields region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is finalised, with the contract actively running from 19th March 2026 until 18th March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional year. The total gross value of the contract awarded to Boston Scientific Ltd is approximately £197,683.45 GBP.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly to suppliers capable of providing highly specialised medical equipment. Boston Scientific Ltd, with its expertise and specialised product offering, was deemed the suitable supplier given the unique nature of the contract. Companies operating in the medical device sector and possessing capabilities in manufacturing or supplying cutting-edge surgical products are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This procurement suggests a targeted opportunity for suppliers with niche, high-demand product lines appropriate for central government healthcare authorities.

## Notice

Provision of endoscopic suture system and accessories for endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgical procedures

### Procurement Information

There is one product in the UK market to perform this surgery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030117-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,000 |
| Contracts value | £164,736 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORTH SHIELDS, |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141121 - Surgical sutures

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 08:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030117-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 15:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017510-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 15:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017505-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030117-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017510-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017505-2026
  26th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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