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EpMotion

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Apr 2025 at 13:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has successfully awarded a contract for the procurement of an EpMotion 5075t NGS Solution under the industry category of medical equipment. This single tender action, processed through a direct procurement method, has concluded its procurement stage with the award status being active as of 17th March 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £99,891, will commence on 21st April 2025, and is based in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The tender period completed on 4th March 2025, paving the way for the procurement transition from planning to awarding, with EPPENDORF UK LIMITED as the chosen supplier for this notable acquisition.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in advanced medical equipment, particularly in the niche of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) solutions. Businesses that have a solid reputation and capability in providing high-end medical technologies would find this procurement especially relevant. Moreover, it highlights the importance of being prepared for direct procurement methods and underscores the benefits of maintaining close collaborations with public health entities like the NHS to secure future opportunities. While this specific procurement did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger scale or well-equipped companies stand well-positioned to compete efficiently in similar high-value, specialised contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EpMotion

Notice Description

EpMotion 5075t NGS Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51d1c706-14e4-4059-b600-5e787651ac8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763a3892-a5c6-4b77-af99-5673012996ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,891 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EPPENDORF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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