Capital - Purchase of a Surgical Retractor 26-A-2611

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Published: Mar 20, 2026

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Medscience Distribution Ltd — £78,524

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (healthcare): Capital - Purchase of a Surgical Retractor 26-A-2611. By University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Awarded to.

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Medical Equipment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the health and medical services sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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 £82,656.76 discounted by £4,132,84.Please note as part o

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 20, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: 025922-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has issued 84 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 81 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Medscience Distribution Ltd was awarded the contract for £78,524. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 025922-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Medscience Distribution Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.