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Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) for Atrial Fibrillation

NHS England · NHS and health

In brief

NHS England has announced plans to buy medical supplies work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 120 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Preliminary market consultation to inform the NHS commercial strategy for Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) for Atrial Fibrillation. Please note all stated financial values in relation to this notice are nominal, as the financial envelope is yet to be defined. Projected contracting dates in the notice, similarly do not reflect any plans as these are yet to be defined. To express interest, review and respond to the request for information questionnaire please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal using the following link. https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome select live opportunities, navigate to the project titled: "Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) for Atrial Fibrillation" (ref: C477380) and follow the instructions to download, complete and upload your response to the questionnaire.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 095744-2026

About the buyer

NHS EnglandLast 12 months

Procurements

1117

Awards

471

Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies

  1. Multi-Column Continuous Chromatography System and Automated Viral Inactivation System

    Cell Therapy Catapult LimitedLondonMedical equipment and supplies, Laboratory and scientific equipment

    Closing soon4 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £1.6mestimated
  2. Multi-Column Continuous Chromatography System and Automated Viral Inactivation System

    Cell Therapy Catapult LimitedLondonMedical equipment and supplies, Laboratory and scientific equipment

    Closing soon4 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £1.6mestimated
  3. National Generic Pharmaceuticals – Project Revive

    NHS EnglandNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestMedical equipment and supplies

    Open17 days leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £6.86mframework ceiling
  4. Framework agreement for the provision of Dental Lab Services

    University College London Hospitals NHS FTLondonMedical equipment and supplies, Healthcare services

    Open21 days leftLow competition4 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £3.33mframework ceiling

From notice 095744-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 October 2026.