---
title: "SAT - Liver Portal Vein and Hepatic Artery perfusion - Bridge to Life"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e45"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# SAT - Liver Portal Vein and Hepatic Artery perfusion - Bridge to Life

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e45

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## Summary

The procurement process for "SAT - Liver Portal Vein and Hepatic Artery perfusion - Bridge to Life" was conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a prominent public authority in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This contract is within the medical consumables industry category, specifically for supplying 120 kits necessary for liver portal vein and hepatic artery perfusion. The procurement adopted a direct award method, citing technical reasons with only one eligible supplier, Bridge to Life (Europe) Ltd, based in London. The contract's active period started on 13th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 13th March 2027, with the award status marked as active as of the date of signing.

This direct award presents a substantial business growth opportunity for suppliers in the medical consumables sector, particularly those specialising in organ perfusion technology. Given the specific technical requirements and the direct procurement approach, businesses with existing expertise and innovation in this niche market stand well-placed to provide competitive solutions in future similar procurement processes. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on medical technology and supplies can leverage such procurement activities to expand their market presence within the NHS and beyond, enhancing both their financial standing and industry reputation.

## Notice

Set for Liver Portal Vein and Hepatic Artery perfusion (without Oxygenator) 120 kits. Relating to SAT 11971.

### Procurement Information

Only Supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028239-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £367,200 |
| Contracts value | £367,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIDGE TO LIFE (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 08:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028239-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 09:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024912-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 08:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024892-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028239-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024912-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024892-2026
  19th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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