Tender

Aseptic Test Media

THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Tender

19 Oct 2025 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Aseptic Test Media". This procurement, categorised under goods in the industry of culture medium, is set to contribute to healthcare processes by ensuring the provision of essential materials. Located in Shrewsbury within the United Kingdom, the tender uses an open procurement method under the "Below threshold - open competition" details. The tender period ends on 29 October 2025, with the last date for enquiries set for 24 October 2025. The anticipated commencement of the contract is from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) as it supports electronic submissions through the Trust's eProcurement Portal. Businesses within the sector of manufacturing or supplying aseptic test media will find this particularly well-aligned with their offerings. The contract will be awarded based on the most economically advantageous quotation, providing a fair chance for competitive pricing strategies to flourish, thereby fostering business growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Aseptic Test Media

Notice Description

Contract to supply Aseptic Test Media

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066543-2025
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

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

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