Tender

Pathology Services - Requirement for Pathology Labels and Bags

BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

23 Sep 2022 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Pathology Services - Requirement for Pathology Labels and Bags" in the services category, with a total value of £800,000. The Trust aims to establish a partnership with the chosen supplier to provide high-quality and cost-effective specimen bags and labels for the Pathology Department at Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire sites. The tender, open for electronic and written submissions, has a deadline for submissions on October 24, 2022, at 17:00 GMT.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with the Trust and provide added value services. Businesses involved in pathology services or bespoke labels and specimen bags manufacturing would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initial contract period is for 3 years with the possibility of extending it for two additional periods of 12 months each. Interested parties are advised to visit the Delta eSourcing portal for more information and to submit their bids accordingly.

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Notice Title

Pathology Services - Requirement for Pathology Labels and Bags

Notice Description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a variety of different types of specimen bags and labels for the Pathology Department. We are seeking a supplier who is willing to form a partnership with pathology and to aid it on this journey to provide a high quality, cost effective service; by the provision of bespoke labels and specimen bags that will be delivered to both sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a variety of different types of specimen bags and labels for the Pathology Department. We are seeking a supplier who is willing to form a partnership with pathology and to aid it on this journey to provide a high quality, cost effective service; by the provision of bespoke labels and specimen bags that will be delivered to both sites.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for two periods of 12 months (3+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036b23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026748-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Darren Bates
Contact Email
darren.bates2@ldh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582497040

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU4 0DZ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Poets
Westminster Constituency
Luton North

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