Tender

Aseptic Test Media

THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Tender

19 Oct 2025 at 16:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking to procure Aseptic Test Media, with the tender process currently active and in the tender stage. The procurement falls under the "goods" category within the healthcare industry, specifically targeting the supply of culture medium. The procurement methodology is an open competition below the threshold. The Trust’s eProcurement Portal is the designated platform for submission. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 24th October 2025 and the tender submission deadline set for 29th October 2025. The hospital is based in Shrewsbury, UK, with the contract to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the production and supply of medical culture media. Given the open procurement method and the focus on obtaining economically advantageous quotations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete. The structured submission process via the Health Family/Atamis portal makes it accessible for businesses with the capability to navigate digital procurement systems. Engaging in this contract can bolster a company's presence in the healthcare supply chain and open doors to further opportunities within NHS frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aseptic Test Media

Notice Description

Contract to supply Aseptic Test Media

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066542-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24931250 - Culture medium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,261 Under £100K
Lots Value
£26,261 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stephaniebentley@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8XQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Bowbrook
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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