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Supply of tissue processing reagents with waste chemical collection for the Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 May 2025 at 09:17

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the direct award for the supply of tissue processing reagents and waste chemical collection services. This tender pertains to the Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, classified under laboratory reagents and pathology services, located in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated to maintain operational standards without service disruption. The contract is scheduled to commence on 5th June 2025 and conclude on 4th June 2026, with the award notice having been published on 22nd May 2025. This procurement method ensures continuity by securing supplies from the current provider, Proteome Ltd, thereby preserving essential UKAS accreditation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and waste management services within the healthcare sector. Companies capable of meeting the stringent validation and testing requirements could leverage their expertise to provide critical reagents for histology lab operations, potentially fostering long-term collaborations with the NHS. Businesses already experienced in servicing NHS contracts or possessing a robust compliance protocol for health sector accreditations would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, ensuring the uninterrupted functionality of vital medical services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of tissue processing reagents with waste chemical collection for the Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services

Notice Description

The tissue processing reagents are vital for the Trust to carry out bone decalcification and tissue staining, which are essential for the continued operation of the Histology laboratory. The collection of waste or used reagents is included as part of the service.

Procurement Information

This concerns the supply of tissue processing reagents by the existing supplier, where all reagents and products supplied have been tested and validated. A change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving reagents that differ from the validated goods, which would invalidate the current UKAS accreditation. Such differences could result in service disruption.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051cd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024545-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,583 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Yan Yan Choi
Contact Email
yanyan.choi@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FRIMLEY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROTEOME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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