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Purchase of Biopsy System

QE FACILITIES LIMITED

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves QE Facilities Limited, located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, England, as the buying organisation. The tender, titled "Purchase of Biopsy System," falls under the medical equipment category with a CPV classification of 33100000. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the biopsy system being awarded to Becton Dickinson UK LTD for a total cost of £37,500 excluding VAT. The selective procurement method was utilised, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting and concluding on 13th February 2026. Notably, the award status was published on 30th March 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those capable of providing high-quality biopsy systems like the Encor Enspire Biopsy System. However, with the contract awarded through a selective procurement method, businesses must be part of the relevant framework to compete effectively, which is most conducive for larger enterprises rather than SMEs or VCSEs. The procurement by QE Facilities Limited indicates a demand for reliable medical tech solutions, signalling potential for growth in this sector within Gateshead and potentially broader markets across England.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Biopsy System

Notice Description

Purchase of Encor Enspire Biopsy System Awarded to Becton Dickinson UK LTD Total cost - PS37,500 ex VAT, PS45,000 inc VAT (one-off payment)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a967026f-a7b6-452f-9711-7d8147d8fb1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40938a34-9f59-4166-ada3-e882fbea9bb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON, DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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