---
title: "Capital - Purchase of a Surgical Retractor 26-A-2611"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670ac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# Capital - Purchase of a Surgical Retractor 26-A-2611

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670ac

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, located in Leicester, United Kingdom, which sought to purchase a surgical retractor with the title "Capital - Purchase of a Surgical Retractor 26-A-2611". This falls under the industry category of surgical instruments and goods. The process is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 18 January 2026 and set to last from 19 January 2026 to 26 January 2026. The procurement was conducted directly, bypassing competition due to it being below the threshold, and was fully approved by the Charitable Funds Committee with considerations for ongoing maintenance costs.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and distributing surgical instruments. Medscience Distribution Ltd, a large-scale company headquartered in Banbury, UK, succeeded in securing the contract, showcasing the demand for suppliers capable of providing high-grade medical equipment. The procurement method, which did not involve competition, may particularly benefit well-established suppliers with the ability to offer competitive pricing and maintain robust relationships with public authorities. This tender opens doors for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in the public healthcare sector, providing tailored solutions for surgical procedures and associated medical equipment needs.

## Notice

Charitable Purchase of a Surgical Retractor - controlled tissue retraction to improve visibility and access to the operative field--available in multiple designs, including handheld and self-retaining systems. Built from surgical-grade stainless steel with smooth edges to help minimise tissue trauma, plus ergonomic handles for surgeon control. Intended for a wide range of specialties--general surgery, orthopaedics, ENT, maxillofacial, plastic/reconstructive, and minor procedures/outpatients. This purchase will be made through Charitable Capital funds and is fully approved by the Charitable Funds Committee, with consideration to ongoing revenue funding for any required maintenance and consumables which if applicable will be from CMG revenue budget. The equipment is unavailable via the NHSSC framework and the direct price with the supplier includes a 5% discount therefore, list price PS82,656.76 discounted by PS4,132,84.Please note as part o

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025922-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,523 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 5WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDSCIENCE DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33169000 - Surgical instruments

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025922-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025922-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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