A Multi Trust Aggregation (MTA) opportunity is where we at NHS Supply Chain combine (aggregate), similar capital requirements from multiple trusts, across different product areas in order to achieve greater discounts from our suppliers, making savings for your trust.
Key dates to confirm requirements and funding approval to NHS Supply Chain: Large Diagnostic Capital Equipment Including Mobile and Services.
Dates For Your Diary 2025 – 2026
Medical Devices
4
June
2025
10
September
2025
5
November
2025
7
January
2026
Endoscopy
20
June
2025
19
September
2025
16
January
2026
Medical Technology
5
November
2025
7
January
2026
Diagnostics and Pathology
4
June
2025
10
September
2025
5
November
2025
7
January
2026
Medical Devices
- Anaesthesia / Ventilators
- Diathermy
- Lasers
- Neonatal
- Operating Tables
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Stretchers and Trolleys
- Phototherapy
- Theatre Lights and Pendants (ASMS)
Endoscopy
- Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
- Rigid Endoscopy
Medical Technology
- Audiological Equipment
- Ophthalmology Equipment
Diagnostics and Pathology
- ECG Devices
- External Defibrillation Devices
- Pharmacy Refrigeration
See our Downloads ▼ section for a PDF version of this year’s key dates.
Our MTA Process
NHS Trust
Confirm and commit final requirements to NHS Supply Chain by MTA key date
NHS Supply Chain
- Confirm to NHS trusts that MTA will go ahead
- Negotiate further discounts with supplier
- Provide NHS trusts with new quotes at discounted prices
- Issue each NHS trust with unique reference number (URN)
- Confirm total savings that have been achieved
NHS Trust
Submit PO to NHS Supply Chain at agreed purchase price, 30 days after URN
See our Useful Links section for Category Contacts – please get in touch to find out more about how you can partner with us to deliver best value. You can also view our MTA Calendar FAQs.
