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Provision of IVF Media Consumables

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 08:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Apr 2026 at 14:45

Award Notice
Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 13:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 Dec 2025 at 15:11

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, involved the provision of IVF Media Consumables aimed at supporting Jessop Fertility's services. Classified under specialised chemical products, the contract covered services in South Yorkshire and surrounding regions. The process has moved through planning, tender, and award stages, culminating in an active contract phase starting on 1st July 2026 and set to run until 30th June 2028, with a potential extension of 12 months. The open procurement method was employed, allowing robust competition. The procurement's completion stage signifies successful supplier selection and contract signing as of 14th July 2026.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in medical supplies related to IVF and related technologies. Large enterprises such as Vitrolife, chosen as a supplier, underscore the importance of scale, while the participation of SMEs like Planer Limited shows accessibility for smaller companies. Companies providing specialised chemical products and medical services, which can ensure quality and adhere to strict industry standards, would be well-suited for such opportunities. The contract’s focus on enhancing service delivery in the NHS sector highlights a key area for business expansion, especially for those aligned with the regulatory and technical requirements of clinical IVF services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of IVF Media Consumables

Notice Description

Jessop Fertility is a service that provides assisted reproductive technology (ART) for NHS and self-funding patients. Treatments provided include: in vitro fertilisation (IVF); intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI); frozen embryo replacement (FER); intrauterine insemination (IUI); embryo biopsy and pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT); donor sperm, eggs and embryos. The service provides treatment to patients from South Yorkshire and the Humber, North Derbyshire and other surrounding areas. The service target is to provide up to 700 IVF/ICSI, 400 FER and 200 IUI cycles per year. Jessop Fertility must use a culture media suite capable of supporting all laboratory processes associated with the treatments listed above. To comply with UK regulation, the suite must be CE or UKCA marked as a classification suitable for their intended purpose, i.e. for human clinical IVF. The media suite should support the successful culture and develop

Lot Information

Lot 1 - 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: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid

Renewal: 2 + 1 year extension

Lot 2 - Embryo Transfer Media

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

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid

Renewal: 2 + 1 year extension

Lot 3 - Cryo-preservation

Supply of products designed to simplify vitrification and freezing

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid

Renewal: 2 + 1 year extension

Lot 4 - Glassware and Plasticware

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

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid

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/065885-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£510,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
17 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Planer Limited

Vitrolife

Further Information

Notice Documents

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