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title: "Provision of Enteral Feeding Pumps to DMRC"
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# Provision of Enteral Feeding Pumps to DMRC

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27b138fc-de71-4877-80c0-d92caf6e3c12

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Enteral Feeding Pumps to DMRC." This initiative falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically focusing on enteral feeds. The requirements involve acquiring up to 10 portable enteral feeding pumps with associated ancillaries for use at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) located in Loughborough, East Midlands, England. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date for market responses is set for 9th August 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the healthcare supply sector, particularly those specializing in medical equipment and consumables. Businesses that can provide portable enteral feeding pumps, associated accessories, and relevant services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process can allow companies to establish long-term contracts with a significant governmental body, potentially expanding their market presence and client base in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) have a potential upcoming requirement and are keen to understand the market to better inform the scope of the requirement. The Authority requires a Contractor to provide up to 10 portable enteral feeding pumps with associated ancillaries including, but not limited to, giving sets, syringes, repair kits per annum. The Authority wishes to understand the arrangements that the market currently offers for the provision of feeding pumps. The answers to the following questions would be useful for informing the Authority's requirement: 1) Is the provision of enteral feeding pumps and ancillaries normally provided contractually with the purchase of enteral feeds? 2) Is there scope for the provision of enteral feeding pumps and ancillaries in a contract without the purchase of feeds? Please respond to the email below if you have any information that would be useful to the Authority. Responses will only be received via email.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa36369-ff57-407d-8ada-9a9b68b42ff3 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE12 5QW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Soar Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33692300 - Enteral feeds

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2022 at 15:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa36369-ff57-407d-8ada-9a9b68b42ff3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa36369-ff57-407d-8ada-9a9b68b42ff3
  25th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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