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title: "RA274157 - Cervical Ripening Balloon"
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buyer: "SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE"
published: "2020-03-06"
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# RA274157 - Cervical Ripening Balloon

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06389b25-644a-47a6-81ad-604d02f323e6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service, which recently sought bids for the tender titled "RA274157 - Cervical Ripening Balloon." This tender, classified under the industry category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, was initiated as a response to a national shortage of existing induction products. The tender was opened on October 31, 2019, and closed on November 1, 2019, with the awarded contract valued at £440,010, involving a contract period from November 7 to November 8, 2019. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, allowing for wide participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the medical supplies sector. Companies that manufacture or supply medical equipment, especially those specialising in maternity care products, would be well-suited to compete. Participation in such procurement processes can lead to fruitful collaborations and long-term contracts with healthcare organisations, potentially opening doors for further business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

Maternity require a switch to this type of induction product due to national shortages of existing product (gel). - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA274157. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA274157 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac6906f-0828-40d0-a9ae-6e5c377477a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2019 - 8 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £440,010 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY3 8XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Bowbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COOK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2020 at 16:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac6906f-0828-40d0-a9ae-6e5c377477a6
- 5 Mar 2020 at 12:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac6906f-0828-40d0-a9ae-6e5c377477a6
- 6 Nov 2019 at 09:05 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a57d314-3a2f-483a-85b9-21d0d00f4daf
- 6 Nov 2019 at 09:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac6906f-0828-40d0-a9ae-6e5c377477a6
- 31 Oct 2019 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac6906f-0828-40d0-a9ae-6e5c377477a6
- 31 Oct 2019 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac6906f-0828-40d0-a9ae-6e5c377477a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac6906f-0828-40d0-a9ae-6e5c377477a6
  6th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a57d314-3a2f-483a-85b9-21d0d00f4daf
  6th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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