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Replacement of 9 microtomes

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the replacement of 9 microtomes, classified under the medical equipment industry category (CPV code 33100000). The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, which covered various delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, had a tender period ending on 10 March 2025 and the contract is set to span from 24 March 2025 to 23 March 2026. The contract was awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited on the 24th of March 2025, with a total value of £118,521 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment industry, particularly those capable of supplying specialised laboratory devices like microtomes. The procurement method and framework agreement enable suppliers to demonstrate their reliability and quality, fostering long-term business relationships with significant public sector clients like Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. While this opportunity might be less suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger established suppliers with a focus on medical technologies are well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of 9 microtomes

Notice Description

Replacement of 9 microtomes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-399ea842-9e96-4635-b2df-aefa69be444a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca285cf3-8b82-4196-ab24-9178dbceaf4a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,521 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Amie Knight
Contact Email
amie.knight@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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