---
title: "Ruthenium Plaques"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06626f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06626f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-04"
---

# Ruthenium Plaques

Buyer: LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06626f

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## Summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has successfully concluded a contract awarded on 4th March 2026 for the procurement of Ruthenium Plaques. The tender, categorised under the goods industry for optical instruments, operates within the healthcare sector and covers deliveries twice a year. With its completion status, this limited competition procurement method was conducted below the threshold. The contract signifies a partnership between healthcare facilities in Liverpool and ECKERT & ZIEGLER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED, based in Oxfordshire, and will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This contract opens avenues for SMEs specialising in optical instruments and medical supplies to align themselves with prominent healthcare institutions. Given the specification of delivering Ruthenium Plaques, businesses with expertise and capabilities in manufacturing and supplying sophisticated optical and medical components and materials are most suited for similar opportunities. Engaging in contracts like these not only boosts growth within the healthcare market but also encourages the development of high-standard medical supplies, forming long-term beneficial partnerships with NHS Trusts across the UK.

## Notice

CALL OFF ORDER FOR RUTHENIUM PLAQUES - DELIVERY TWICE A YEAR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019637-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £129,520 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L9 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Fazakerley West |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Walton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECKERT & ZIEGLER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 16:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019637-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019637-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ezag.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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