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National Framework Agreement for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for a National Framework Agreement for a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System, classified under the goods category and specifically involving biopsy needles. The procurement method employed was an open procedure and the contract was valued at £180 million. The contract was signed on 13 September 2021, and it allows public sector bodies, including NHS authorities, to procure the biopsy system from a sole supplier framework without requiring further competition. The procurement process was held across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical devices, healthcare technology, and surgical equipment. Companies capable of supplying the Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System, especially SMEs looking to enter the public sector market, would be well-positioned to engage with this procurement. With the government's ongoing investment in healthcare, there is potential for growth for suppliers who can meet the quality and technical criteria required in such framework agreements.

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Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service has introduced a new Framework Agreement for the provision of a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System which will allow NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure the system from a single supplier framework and as such no form of further competition will be required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service (CPS) has awarded a national framework agreement for the provision of a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System which allows NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure the system from a single supplier framework and as such no form of further competition will be required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cd44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024387-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141323 - Biopsy needles

33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.flood1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BXTACCELYON

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