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title: "Procurement of a Residual Seal Force Tester"
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buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
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# Procurement of a Residual Seal Force Tester

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0161dfaf-3551-413c-a1e5-5185fdebdedb

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## Summary

The NHS South West - Acutes is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of a Residual Seal Force Tester, aimed at testing the tightness of crimped stoppers and seals on pharmaceutical phials. This procurement falls under the industry category of hygiene monitoring and testing equipment, with a focus on goods. The tender period ends on 22 March 2021, while the contract is expected to start on 23 March 2021 and end by 24 March 2021. The location for delivery includes various postal codes across the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and pharmaceutical equipment sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying testing equipment, especially those with expertise in hygiene monitoring, should consider participating, as this could enhance their portfolio and expand their market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

Residual Seal Force Tester for testing the tightness of crimped stoppers and seals on pharmaceutical phials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dff5aaf-539f-4d3e-b99e-732d985ab650 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2021 - 24 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | PAIGNTON |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ4 7FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Collaton St Mary |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38910000 - Hygiene monitoring and testing equipment

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dff5aaf-539f-4d3e-b99e-732d985ab650

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dff5aaf-539f-4d3e-b99e-732d985ab650
  17th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37162&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbaypharmaceuticals.nhs.net

## Provenance

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