Award

Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags - Multi Lot

QE FACILITIES

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Award

03 Feb 2025 at 11:19

Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

QE Facilities is seeking a supplier with the requisite product range, experience, and competitive pricing to supply Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels, & Specimen Bags under a multi-lot contract. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 85111800 for pathology services, entails a two-year contract with possible extensions of 1+1+1 years based on performance. The services are needed at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, UKC2 region. The procurement follows an open procedure, with the tender process initiated on 1st October 2024 and ending on 31st October 2024. Contracts will commence shortly afterwards, on 1st November 2024. This opportunity is managed by the buyer, QE Facilities, which is a body governed by public law in the health sector.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in pathology services and related fields to expand their market presence and secure long-term contracts. The contract's division into three lots allows suppliers to compete in specific areas of expertise—labels, forms, and specimen bags—thus broadening the potential for participation. Companies with robust supply chains and the ability to meet frequent and ad hoc production demands will find this opportunity particularly well-suited. SMEs like Hague Computer Supplies Limited and Jones & Brooks Ltd, which have previously been awarded contracts under similar tenders, exemplify the kind of businesses that could potentially thrive and grow by securing contracts with QE Facilities.

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Notice Title

Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags - Multi Lot

Notice Description

QE Facilities (the Authority) is seeking to appoint a supplier with the appropriate product range, experience and competitive pricing to supply Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags. The successful Contractor will be required to operate a service where frequently used Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags will be produced and stocked at the Contractors premises for call off by the Authority. The successful Contractor may also be required to produce Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags on an ad hoc basis, often at short notice, to the specification provided by the Authority. The contract will be divided into three separate lots. Tenders for each lot will be assessed individually according to the evaluation criteria specified section 1.3. Bidders may submit tenders for any or all of the three lots. The contract will be for an initial period of 2 Years and may be extended for up to a period of 1+1+1 Years, subject to meeting the relevant criteria set out in the contract.

Lot Information

Bespoke Pathology Labels

QE Facilities (the Authority) is seeking to appoint a supplier with the appropriate product range, experience and competitive pricing to supply Bespoke Pathology Labels. The successful Contractor will be required to operate a service where frequently used Bespoke Pathology Labels will be printed and stocked at the Contractors premises for call off by the Authority. The successful Contractor may also be required to produce Bespoke Pathology Labels on an ad hoc basis, often at short notice, to the specification provided by the Authority.

Options: 3 x 12 month optional extension

Renewal: 3 x 12 month optional extension

Bespoke Pathology Forms

QE Facilities (The Authority) is seeking to appoint a supplier with the appropriate product range, experience and competitive pricing to provide Bespoke Pathology Forms. The successful Contractor will be required to operate a service where frequently used Bespoke Pathology Forms will be printed and stocked at the Contractors premises for call off by the Authority. The successful Contractor may also be required to produce Bespoke Pathology Forms on an ad hoc basis, often at short notice, to the specification provided by the Authority.

Options: 3 x 12 month optional extension

Renewal: 3 x 12 month optional extension

Bespoke Pathology Specimen Bags

QE Facilities is seeking to appoint a supplier with the appropriate product range, experience and competitive pricing to supply Bespoke Specimen Bags. The successful Contractor will be required to operate a service where frequently used Bespoke Specimen Bags will be printed and stocked at the Contractors premises for call off by the Authority. The successful Contractor may also be required to produce Bespoke Specimen Bags on an ad hoc basis, often at short notice, to the specification provided by the Authority.

Options: 3 x 12 month optional extensions

Renewal: 3 x 12 month optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003441-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£219,608 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£512,375 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 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
QE FACILITIES
Contact Name
Megan Nixon
Contact Email
megan.nixon2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1914456256

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HAGUE COMPUTER SUPPLIES

JONES & BROOKS

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