Tender

Invitation to Tender for Replacement of Two Pharmacy Negative Pressure Isolators

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Feb 2018 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently inviting tenders for the replacement of two pharmacy negative pressure isolators, an essential requirement in the medical equipment industry. This procurement is classified under the CPV code for medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by the end date of 9th February 2018. The project will involve not only the purchase of new isolators but also decommissioning and removal of the old units, and necessary rebalancing of clean room pressures. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 16th February 2018 and will extend until 15th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and technological innovations, especially those capable of providing solutions that enhance the functionality of the isolators. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the procurement method is through competitive quotations below threshold limits. Suppliers who can offer creative designs and improvements for pressure isolators or related equipment would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence and contribute to essential healthcare solutions within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Replacement of Two Pharmacy Negative Pressure Isolators

Notice Description

Two negative pressure cytotoxic dispensing isolators are required to replace the existing two negative pressure isolators which have reached the end of their effective lives. These two will be purchased as a package together; the package also including the decommissioning and removal of the existing isolators, and any rebalancing of clean room pressures required. Each isolator should be ducted to the external atmosphere and should provide for 1. a processing main chamber working at negative pressure with respect to the room and providing a working zone having non-turbulent air flow patterns. 2. two Type D pass-through hatches each having a pair of timed, interlocking doors. NOTE: The detailed specification at Schedule D defines the minimum requirements. Prospective suppliers are free to offer their own design innovations, additional equipment etc., which will enhance the functionality, performance, ease of use, performance monitoring, ease of installation or future maintenance of the offered equipment, over that which is specified herein. An e-auction process may be carried out for this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04946b74-18a5-4074-b99a-b3272d832115
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39141500 - Fume cupboards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2018 - 15 Feb 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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