Tender

GB-Sheffield: Tissue Processor

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a procurement process for the replacement of a tissue processor, with a tender titled "GB-Sheffield: Tissue Processor". This procurement falls under the medical and surgical equipment industry category and is located in Sheffield within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement is currently in the 'active' tender stage and began on 16th September 2015, with a tender period that ended on 9th October 2015. The contract is valued at £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000, and the contract period is set to start on 26th February 2016 and end on 29th February 2016. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the medical equipment sector to engage in the supply of essential histopathology tools. Businesses that specialise in the installation and maintenance of medical equipment, as well as those focused on producing innovative processing solutions tailored for clinical environments, would be well suited to compete. The contract will be awarded based on the most economically advantageous tender, allowing competitive SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially contribute to advancements in healthcare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Tissue Processor

Notice Description

Sheffield Histopathology service is looking to replace one tissue processor. The instrument is used for processing human tissue for clinical histology. Must have features of this instrument include: *Must be capable of conventional over-night tissue processing to a satisfactory standard of quality for a range of tissue types including fatty tissues and large tissue blocks. *Must have the capability to undertake rapid biopsy processing schedules. *Must have a minimum retort capacity of 200 standard sized cassettes. *Must have an easy to use reagent handling system with minimum bottle manipulation. *Must have an on-board reagent management system that automatically rotates alcohols and xylenes to ensure ongoing quality of tissue processing. *Must be an open platform that is able to use third party reagents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c687e075-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a39203-9ae0-4df6-9f60-f05ca0c217a4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2016 - 29 Feb 2016 30 days
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
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
S10 2JF
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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