Planning

Provision of IVF Media consumables

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

12 Dec 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating an open procurement process for the provision of IVF media consumables. This procurement planning stage, published on 12th December 2025, outlines the aim to supply Jessop Fertility in Sheffield with an appropriate and cost-effective IVF media suite. The process falls under the industry categories of in vitro fertilisation services and specialised chemical products, with goods expected to be delivered within the region UKE3, United Kingdom. Key deadlines include the tender submission by 27th February 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 13th February 2026. The procurement, valued at £510,000, is subject to an open procedure and will culminate in award completion by 16th March 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the reproductive health and chemical sectors who can provide CE or UKCA marked products suitable for human clinical IVF. Businesses with expertise in IVF media, embryo transfer media, cryopreservation products, and laboratory glassware or plasticware are encouraged to compete. The procurement is especially accommodating to SMEs and VCSEs, thanks to its open procedure format, allowing them to take advantage of the substantial award criteria focused on price, quality, and social value. Successfully awarded suppliers may have the opportunity for a contract extension of up to three years beyond the initial two-year period starting from 6th April 2026, incentivising long-term involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of IVF Media consumables

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to identify the most appropriate and cost-effective IVF media suite to supply to Jessop Fertility, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS trust.

Lot Information

IVF Media

The IVF Media suite must be CE or UKCA marked as a classification suitable for their intended purpose, i.e. for human clinical IVF

Options: 2 + 1 year extension

Renewal: 2 + 1 year extension

Embryo Transfer Media

Media should be supplied containing human serum albumin or an appropriate recombinant albumin where appropriate.

Options: 2 + 1 year extension

Renewal: 2 + 1 year extension

Cryopreservation

Supply of products designed to simplify vitrification and freezing

Options: 2 + 1 year extension

Renewal: 2 + 1 year extension

Glassware and Plasticware

Supply of CE or UKCA marked glassware or plasticware to maintain the safety and efficacy of the IVF process.

Options: 2 + 1 year extension

Renewal: 2 + 1 year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f510
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082579-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

24950000 - Specialised chemical products

85111310 - In vitro fertilisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Obiageli Gerald
Contact Email
obiageli.gerald@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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