NHS Surgical Instrument Tenders

What surgical instrument and theatre tenders cover

Surgical Instrument procurement in the UK spans a broad range of contracts, most commonly:

• reusable and single-use instruments
• endoscopy, laparoscopy and robotics
• orthopaedic implants and kits
• operating theatre equipment

Who buys surgical instrument and theatre in the UK

The main buyers are NHS trusts, integrated care boards (ICBs), NHS Supply Chain and local authorities. Understanding which body owns the budget, and whether they buy through a framework, a Dynamic Purchasing System or open tender, is often the difference between a bid that lands and one that never gets seen.

Where surgical instrument and theatre tenders are published

UK surgical instrument and theatre opportunities are published across Find a Tender (above-threshold) and Contracts Finder (below-threshold), plus NHS Supply Chain notices. HealthProcure Intel aggregates these into a single feed so you don't have to monitor each portal separately. The CPV codes to watch for this category are 33169000 (surgical instruments) / 33162000 (theatre apparatus).

How to win surgical instrument and theatre contracts

• Evidence sterilisation, traceability and instrument lifecycle
• Support trials and clinician evaluation
• Price the whole kit and consumable stream, not the headline instrument

Frequently asked questions

What codes cover surgical instrument and theatre tenders in the UK?
They typically sit under CPV 33169000 (surgical instruments) / 33162000 (theatre apparatus). Codes vary by buyer, so keyword tracking alongside code filtering catches the most.

Where do most UK surgical instrument and theatre tenders appear?
Across Find a Tender (above-threshold) and Contracts Finder (below-threshold), plus NHS Supply Chain notices. HealthProcure Intel monitors all of them in one place.

How do I get alerted to new surgical instrument and theatre tenders?
Create a free account, filter to surgical instrument and theatre in the UK, and save an alert, you'll be emailed when a new matching tender is published.

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