---
title: "The Supply of Absorbent/Antislip Pads"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f3e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-24"
---

# The Supply of Absorbent/Antislip Pads

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f3e

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, a central government public authority, conducted a procurement process for the supply of absorbent/anti-slip pads for use in theatres. The location for this procurement is Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom. The process followed an open competition below the threshold and has now reached the award stage, which was completed with the contract signed on 24 April 2026. The tender was initially active and involved a period for enquiries until 9 March 2026, with final submissions required by 16 March 2026. The contract, valued at £40,610, commenced on 1 May 2026, with the completion expected by 30 April 2028.

This procurement presents a favourable opportunity for businesses involved in producing medical consumables to expand their market reach. Companies, especially those categorised as SMEs, specialising in goods related to healthcare and with the capability to meet specific medical supply needs, would be well-suited to engage in such competitive opportunities. With an open procurement method employed in this process, the University Hospitals of North Midlands encourages broad participation, potentially allowing a diverse range of suppliers to compete and provide innovative solutions within the medical supplies industry.

## Notice

The Supply of Absorbent/Antislip Pads for use in Theatres

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037400-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,610 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREED MEDICAL LTD T/A CREED HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 08:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037400-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018309-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037400-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018309-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/lightning/page/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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