Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2f-d08e-73b5-92df-81d022ff69ef/framework-agreement-for-surgical-instruments closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement for Surgical Instruments [HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting as agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust ("UHCW")](https://tendernation.io/buyers/healthtrust-europe-llp-hte-acting-as-agent-for-the-university-hospitals-of-coventry-and-warwickshire-nhs-trust-uhcw) Estimated value £1,400,000 Published 6 Feb 2018 Deadline Closed 8 Mar 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This tender is to establish a Framework for the supply of Surgical Instruments-Single Use and Reusable. The Framework will cover a comprehensive range of instruments for general surgery and the following speciality areas: ENT, Gynae and Obstetrics, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Orthopaedics and Cardiothoracic. The ITT will be run as a GPO Open exercise and is exclusively limited to HTE GPO members who have agreed to participate and commit volume to the awarded suppliers for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further year. Additional GPO members may choose to enter a Call-Off Contract during the first year of the Term of the Framework Agreement on a direct award basis provided that those members agree to adhere to the commitment requirements of this Contract. The requirements are split into two Lots and bidders are able to bid for one or both Lots: Lot 1 Single Use Instruments, Lot 2 Reusable Instruments ## CPV classification Surgical instruments Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dfc9a524-93af-4455-8fab-8baf27e2034b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting as agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust ("UHCW"): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/healthtrust-europe-llp-hte-acting-as-agent-for-the-university-hospitals-of-coventry-and-warwickshire-nhs-trust-uhcw) [Sector More Medical equipment & pharmaceuticals tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/medical-equipment-pharmaceuticals) ## More tenders like this [Specific Pathogen Free Eggs (SPF) Supply · MHRA · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7a28-7063-9b59-503b2ed9cb0e/specific-pathogen-free-eggs-spf-supply) [Procurement of Medical Rehabilitation Equipment · Chemonics International, Inc. · 18 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a143d5-2580-701b-a37e-db60c7b3d94b/procurement-of-medical-rehabilitation-equipment) [Medical equipments – Deguonies drėkintuvai · Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universiteto ligoninė Kauno klinikos (PV) · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fc8c-7318-a4df-18f3d2c94726/lithuania-medical-equipments-deguonies-drekintuvai) [Gas-therapy and respiratory devices – servizio DI noleggio full-service DI apparecchiature elettromedicali, comprensivo della fornitura DI accessori, materiale DI consumo E servizi connessi, destinato AI pazienti domiciliari ventilati E NON, occorrente AI servizi unificati DI protesica E integrativa dell'asst DI mantova E dell'asst PAPA giovanni xxiii DI bergamo · Asst di Mantova · 16 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fcab-72dd-a9c7-37e93f177314/italy-gas-therapy-and-respiratory-devices-servizio-di-noleggio-full-service) [Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products – Fournitures de dispositifs médicaux stériles : trousses et packs à façon · Centre Hospitalier de Perigueux, établissement support du GHT de Dordogne · 8 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fdb5-73a8-9441-10fac87ee1db/france-medical-equipments-pharmaceuticals-and-personal-care-products-fourni) [Pharmaceutical products – Läkemedel på rekvisition · Region Örebro Län · 23 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fe57-73c5-a148-ae57a94e46df/sweden-pharmaceutical-products-lakemedel-pa-rekvisition)