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C434807 - Specimen digital documentation

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Apr 2026 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "C434807 - Specimen digital documentation" involves the replacement of the Macropath machine in the BRI laboratory, funded by the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment in the United Kingdom, specifically located in Bradford (postal code BD9 6RJ). The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase with the award being active as of 30th March 2026. This selective procurement was executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £23,171.15, with the contract period spanning from 27th March to 26th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, such as diagnostics providers. Although the procurement method was selective, there is a considerable market segment for companies looking to provide innovative solutions and services to healthcare organisations like the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The awarded contract went to A. Menarini Diagnostics Limited, indicating the potential for similar SMEs in the diagnostics sector to engage with public procurement processes effectively. With this sector's need for precision and innovation, businesses that can offer reliability and cutting-edge solutions will find opportunities to thrive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C434807 - Specimen digital documentation

Notice Description

Replacement of Macropath in the BRI laboratory due to this machine coming to the end of its effective life, its quality is deteriorated, and they are needing more regular service and repair with some parts now completely unavailable following conversations with the company.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c988be-db46-498a-870d-a32c9a07cb53
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
SME

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
£23,171 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,171 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Apr 2026 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
BRADFORD 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
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A. MENARINI DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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