--- title: "RA347113 - Vacuum Assisted Biopsy Consumables" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2df99a26-cedb-49de-8627-affbb4018eaa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2df99a26-cedb-49de-8627-affbb4018eaa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2df99a26-cedb-49de-8627-affbb4018eaa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2df99a26-cedb-49de-8627-affbb4018eaa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE" published: "2024-12-27" --- # RA347113 - Vacuum Assisted Biopsy Consumables Buyer: SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2df99a26-cedb-49de-8627-affbb4018eaa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2df99a26-cedb-49de-8627-affbb4018eaa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2df99a26-cedb-49de-8627-affbb4018eaa.json) ## Summary The Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service is currently in the tender amendment stage for the procurement of "RA347113 - Vacuum Assisted Biopsy Consumables." This tender falls under the industry category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products (CPV code 33000000). It covers multiple delivery locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and within the United Kingdom, specifically Shrewsbury (SY3 8XQ). The procurement is executed using an open procedure and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key dates include the tender publication on 9th December 2024, and the submission deadline is set for 30th December 2024 at 17:00 GMT, with the contract period starting on 1st February 2025 and ending on 31st January 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in medical consumables or related fields, particularly those capable of providing vacuum assisted biopsy consumables or suitable alternatives. Companies that can offer competitive pricing consistent with NHS benchmarks and are willing to provide free-of-charge samples for evaluation are encouraged to participate. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector. The procurement terms highlight a 12-month contract period with potential flexibility around price fixation, providing a clear avenue for businesses to secure steady revenue and build a strong relationship with the NHS Trusts. Businesses should ensure they can meet the carriage charge requirements and align their pricing with historical usage estimates to maximize their success in this opportunity. ## Notice Please provide a quotation for the products listed or suitable alternatives. Suppliers offering suitable alternatives MUST be able to provide samples FOC for evaluation. Contract can be awarded for a 12 month period. Contract term is dependent on how long prices can be fixed. If suppliers cannot fix for a 12 month period, please indicate how long prices can be fixed for. Carriage charge MUST be included if appropriate. Prices offered will be benchmarked using NHS Spend Comparison tool to ensure we are paying the best price. We expect to be offered prices in line with other NHS Trusts. Volumes are not guaranteed, but are estimated based on historical usage over a 12 month period. The attached Terms of Offer and NHS Terms & Conditions would govern any agreements made following this exercise. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA347113. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA347113 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/820d86fd-a7f3-47bd-a65b-9e6dec1f5f1b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 27 Dec 2024 at 15:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820d86fd-a7f3-47bd-a65b-9e6dec1f5f1b - 9 Dec 2024 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820d86fd-a7f3-47bd-a65b-9e6dec1f5f1b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820d86fd-a7f3-47bd-a65b-9e6dec1f5f1b 27th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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