Tender

Laser cassette printers for Histopathology formalin fixed paraffin embedded blocks

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

19 Feb 2024 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision of up to 12 laser cassette printers for labelling of blocks for formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue. The procurement method is an open procedure, accelerated due to the urgent need to replace existing equipment. The tender deadline is on 29th February 2024, with a contract period starting on 20th March 2024 until 19th March 2029. The procurement falls under the classification of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and is located in Cambridge, England.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to supply laser cassette printers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on urgent delivery and patient safety. Interested parties can express their interest via the Jaggaer One eSourcing portal following the outlined steps to participate in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

Laser cassette printers for Histopathology formalin fixed paraffin embedded blocks

Notice Description

Provision of up to 12 laser cassette printers for labelling of blocks for formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue including both on-demand and batch printing. The laser cassette printers must interface to its LIMS (EPIC Beaker) and must also have a standalone mechanism to print cassettes Additional information: How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the Jaggaer One eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login onto the portal with the username/password - Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT(itt_2677) to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender:- Click 'My Response' under ' ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you have any issues accessing or using the e-Tendering Portal please contact help@bravosolution.co.uk /eSourcing helpdesk on 0800 069 8630.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d97660b6-b6c0-4cfd-8c5d-ed36690f6d7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deac4d7e-606b-4f60-8a99-ab355b17a0eb
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2024 - 19 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY 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
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

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