---
title: "Joint Operations ACI / Spherox 26/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066eec"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066eec.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# Joint Operations ACI / Spherox 26/27

Buyer: THE ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066eec

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust involves a direct award for the "Joint Operations ACI / Spherox 26/27" contract. This project falls under orthopaedic implants within the goods category and includes a call-off order for services provided by Joint Operations Ltd, located in Swindon. The process is part of a collaborative procurement effort led by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The contract was signed on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027, covering the region of Birmingham, UK. The procurement stage is complete, and the legal basis aligns with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for specialised SMEs like Joint Operations Ltd involved in orthopaedic solutions, offering them scope for contract fulfilment and business growth within NHS frameworks. The procurement was uniquely tailored as a direct award, indicating specific technical capabilities required that Joint Operations Ltd possess. Such contracts present lucrative avenues for growth, allowing suppliers to build substantial portfolios within public healthcare systems. Businesses adept in providing sophisticated technical solutions that align with single-source technical reasons are well-suited for similar future procurements.

## Notice

Call Off Order in reference to ACI / Spherox service provided for by Joint Operations for 26/27

### Procurement Information

Call Off Order in reference to ACI / Spherox service which can only be provided for by Joint Operations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030935-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 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 | £852,500 |
| Contracts value | £852,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B31 2AP |
| 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 | JOINT OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 13:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030935-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 13:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025201-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 13:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025177-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030935-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025201-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025177-2026
  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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