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title: "Biopsy Products"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f71c32f-a03a-4645-be4d-278047bde466"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
published: "2021-03-08"
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# Biopsy Products

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f71c32f-a03a-4645-be4d-278047bde466

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## Summary

NHS Supply Chain is initiating a tender for a Biopsy Products framework agreement, aimed at improving procurement for medical disposable consumables and haematological products. The anticipated contract will cover a range of items, including Biopsy Needles and Vacuum Assisted Biopsy Equipment. The initial estimated expenditure for the first year is between £7.5 million and £10.5 million, with a total estimated value of approximately £42 million over the contract's duration from 8th November 2022 to 7th November 2024. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and will potentially create significant opportunities for suppliers in Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those with innovative biopsy products or related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is likely to favour flexible and responsive suppliers that can meet the evolving needs of the NHS. Companies eager to enter the healthcare sector or expand their existing offerings should consider this opportunity to collaborate with a key buyer in the public health space.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain are looking to put a Biopsy framework agreement in place. Currently, the extent of the scope of the proposed framework agreement is unknown, however, we are looking to understand the biopsy market in its entirety to determine a framework agreement which meets the needs of the NHS and changing technologies. Products could include Biopsy Needles, Vacuum Assisted Biopsy Equipment & Accessories inc. Transperineal Prostate Access Devices, this is not an exhaustive list. Please include other products which you think fall within the scope of this exercise. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS7.5m to PS10.5m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is PS42m and includes a forecast for growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aea0836-c94c-47bb-9c39-cbd7d9f59845 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2022 - 7 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2021 at 14:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aea0836-c94c-47bb-9c39-cbd7d9f59845

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aea0836-c94c-47bb-9c39-cbd7d9f59845
  8th March 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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