Tender

Microscopes for Microbiology Department

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

12 Sep 2018 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently running a tender titled "Microscopes for Microbiology Department" to procure three replacement microscopes for their Microbiology Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as microscopes (CPV code: 38510000). The tender, which is at the active stage, is seeking competitive quotations and has an end date for submissions set for 21 September 2018. The total estimated budget for this procurement is £10,000, with the contract period commencing on 1 October 2018 and concluding on 30 September 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of medical equipment, particularly those offering microscopes and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is designed for competitive quotations below the threshold, making it accessible for smaller suppliers. Companies involved in biotechnology, healthcare equipment manufacturing, or related fields would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their market presence and contributing to growth within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microscopes for Microbiology Department

Notice Description

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking quotations for 3 replacement microscopes for the Microbiology Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Specification and requirements of the microscopes can be found on the Trusts e-procurement portal, Bravo Solutions. (Link below) https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f06363a-763b-4f76-85f4-aa2945716856
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99695613-e3d8-477b-9eef-dfc4ef9aeb75
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38512200 - Molecular microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B30 3HG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
King's Norton North
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Northfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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