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National Framework Agreement for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 14:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Aug 2025 at 10:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 12:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2025 at 11:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has established a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Systems intended for NHS bodies and other UK public sector organisations. This strategic procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, covers the medical industry category specifically for biopsy needles and related devices. The framework agreement, which was awarded as of 24 September 2025, is supported by multiple suppliers including Aqua Medical Limited, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, BXTAccelyon Limited, Delta Surgical Limited, and Mermaid Medical Limited. Key locations involved in this agreement include Chester, United Kingdom, with a completion date set for 10 October 2033.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly SMEs that produce operating-theatre devices or focus on prostate biopsy systems. Given the open framework scheme, the agreement allows suppliers to either engage directly through a call-off process or engage in further competition, providing flexibility and potential growth avenues. Companies that can provide innovative medical solutions or demonstrate technical prowess in biopsy technology stand to benefit substantially from participating in this framework, which ensures a transparent and compliant procurement route for UK public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System

Notice Description

Commercial Procurement Services (CPS) wishes to award a framework agreement or agreements for the provision of Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Systems which will allow Participating Authorities to procure a system from a multi-supplier framework. The proposed framework will allow Participating Authorities to procure these goods in a legally compliant manner, with the assurance that Suppliers have met rigorous criteria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This is Framework 1 of an Open Framework. The Term of the Open Framework shall be 8 years from the Commencement Date. It is intended that the Open Framework will be reopened every 24 months as the Framework Host deems necessary. At these points, incumbent framework suppliers will have the opportunity to revise their Tender, or they may leave their offer as per their last framework tender submission. The term of Framework 1 shall be 24 months from the commencement date.

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender. Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fde5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059300-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141323 - Biopsy needles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£19,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£19,800,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-07-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
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
6
Supplier Names

AQUA MEDICAL LIMITED

BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED

BXTACCELYON LIMITED

DELTA SURGICAL LIMITED

MCT LIFESCIENCES LTD

MERMAID MEDICAL LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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