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National Pricing Matrix for Achieve biopsy Needles

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Jun 2025 at 10:45

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02 Jun 2025 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "National Pricing Matrix for Achieve Biopsy Needles" was conducted by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, with the NHS Supply Chain Coordination Limited (NHSSC - SCCL) acting as the supplier. This tender falls under the industry category of biopsy needles, with procurement being executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £80,775, has been awarded and is deemed complete. The contract period commenced on 2 June 2025 and is set to conclude on 1 June 2026. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the award announced on 1 June 2025, and involved delivery to numerous locations, including the UK and various territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for larger firms that specialise in medical supplies and have the capacity to fulfil framework-based agreements. As the process is selective and involves a commitment agreement for discounted pricing via NHS Supply Chain, companies that can offer competitive pricing and reliability in delivery would be well-suited to participate. The nature of the framework call-off encourages strategic partnerships and bulk procurement, aligning well with large-scale suppliers looking to expand their footprint in healthcare logistics and supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Pricing Matrix for Achieve biopsy Needles

Notice Description

Commitment agreement for discounted pricing when buying via NHS SC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a35c5b4-806a-4c76-95d9-72e5d9876edf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7536271d-0722-418b-be1e-2a9653a23b0d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

33141323 - Biopsy needles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,775 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,775 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 5BE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Whitehawk & Marina
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (NHSSC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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