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Purchase of Biopsy System

QE FACILITIES LTD

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10 Mar 2026 at 15:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Purchase of Biopsy System" by QE Facilities Ltd culminated in a contract award to Becton Dickinson UK Ltd. Established as a public authority under central government, QE Facilities is located in Gateshead, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the Medical Equipment industry category, with operations completed in March 2026. The tender stage led to an award on 13th February 2026, with the contract duration spanning from 13th February to 13th March 2026. The procurement method was noted to be below the threshold, classified as goods by the supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, based in Wokingham, United Kingdom.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in biopsy systems. Large-scale businesses with a strong supply record in the healthcare sector could benefit from pursuing similar contracts, leveraging their capabilities to supply technologically advanced medical solutions. Becton Dickinson's successful award underscores the potential for firms with industry-specific knowledge to secure contracts through targeted procurement processes by public authorities like QE Facilities Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Biopsy System

Notice Description

Purchase of Encor Enspire Biopsy System Awarded to Becton Dickinson UK LTD Total cost - PS37,500 ex VAT, PS45,000 inc VAT (one-off payment)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066694
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021441-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON, DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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