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title: "Provision of Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy units plus associated consumables"
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# Provision of Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy units plus associated consumables

Buyer: BRISTOL & WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28f9b6d6-0538-4b8c-89c4-596d7059f692

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## Summary

The Bristol & Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium is conducting an award process for the provision of Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy units and associated consumables within the surgical instruments category. The procurement is taking place in Bristol, with a contract period that commenced on 1st March 2018 and runs through to 28th February 2023, including options for extending the contract for two additional twelve-month periods. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, having been announced on 12th December 2017, with a tender submission deadline that closed on 29th December 2017. The estimated value of this contract is £850,000, with a minimum value stipulated at £687,915.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and consumables, to engage with a major healthcare provider. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially suitable, given the consortium's encouragement of diverse bids. Potential competitors should be prepared to offer flexible leasing or purchasing options for the equipment, meeting the specified technological standards required by the Bristol Breast Care Centre. Engaging in this award process is a strategic opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy has been utilised within the Bristol Breast Care Centre for some 15 years. The unit has already looked at a number of devices on the market as the devices currently in use are coming to the end of their useful life. Warranties are in place for the current devices but there may be a reduced capability to repair them in the near future. An extensive examination of the Trust's requirements has been undertaken and a detailed specification has been prepared. The Trust has decided to frame this procurement in terms of either bids for a lease deal or a placement deal so as to offer prospective bidders the greatest amount of flexibility. Due to the intention to contract over 5 years (with an additional x2 12 month extension period) it was felt that the optimal route to market in terms of effectiveness and efficiency would be via an open OJEU process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42205517-03e0-4581-b297-e7d5b64c7a8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £311,154 |
| 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 | BRISTOL & WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 2NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33169000 - Surgical instruments

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2018 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42205517-03e0-4581-b297-e7d5b64c7a8a
- 12 Dec 2017 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/078044a5-a2a0-45ea-96a8-ba54ca9884aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42205517-03e0-4581-b297-e7d5b64c7a8a
  26th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/078044a5-a2a0-45ea-96a8-ba54ca9884aa
  12th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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