Planning

Biopsy Products

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY DHL SUPPLY CHAIN LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL)

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Planning

08 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain, operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited, is planning to initiate a procurement process for a Biopsy Framework Agreement within the healthcare sector in the UK. The tender focuses on the supply of disposable medical consumables, particularly biopsy-related products. Key dates include an upcoming invitation to tender expected to be announced on 5th January 2022, with an estimated total value of £42 million over the agreement term. Interested businesses must demonstrate relevant certifications, including ISO9001:2015 and compliance with the Medical Devices Directive, to participate in the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical supplies and consumables, including manufacturers and distributors of biopsy equipment and accessories. Companies capable of offering innovative products or solutions that enhance NHS services could gain competitive advantages. With initial estimated expenditures between £7.5 million and £10.5 million in the first year, suppliers of products such as biopsy needles and vacuum-assisted systems should consider engaging with NHS Supply Chain to explore collaborative growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Biopsy Products

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain are looking to put a Biopsy framework agreement in place. Currently, the extent of the scope of the proposed framework agreement is unknown, however, we are looking to understand the biopsy market in its entirety to determine a framework agreement which meets the needs of the NHS and changing technologies. Products could include Biopsy Needles, Vacuum Assisted Biopsy Equipment & Accessories inc. Transperineal Prostate Access Devices, this is not an exhaustive list. Please include other products which you think fall within the scope of this exercise. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS7.5m to PS10.5m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is PS42m and includes a forecast for growth.

Lot Information

Biopsy Needles and related consumables & Accessories

Products within this lot could include but not limited to, Biopsy Needles, including Core Soft Tissue Needles, FNA, Bone Marrow & Accessories including Transperineal Prostate Access Devices, Guide Wires & Tissue markers. This is not exhaustive, please include any other product types which you think fall within the scope of this exercise. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS4.5m to PS7 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Biopsy Equipment & related consumables and accessories

Products within this lot could include but not limited to, Equipment used to perform biopsies such as Vacuum Assisted Biopsy Devices or equipment used within the patient pathway for biopsies. This would not include any radiology equipment or diagnostic equipment. This would include all related accessories and consumables for the equipment. This is not exhaustive, please include any other product types which you think fall within the scope of this exercise. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS3m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0299a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004658-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY DHL SUPPLY CHAIN LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chelsea.allen2@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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