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title: "Equipment for the High Level Disinfection of Ultrasound Probes"
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# Equipment for the High Level Disinfection of Ultrasound Probes

Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fcf3889-d361-457e-bc19-8dba6da513af

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Shared Business Services seeking suppliers to provide automated decontamination systems for the high-level disinfection of ultrasound probes, a critical requirement in the healthcare sector. The invitation for tender is categorised under sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene devices, with bids obtained through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 3rd October 2018, while the awarded contracts have a duration from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021. The location of delivery encompasses the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in sterilisation and disinfection technology. Companies that can fulfil the requirements for automated systems effective against HPV and adhering to relevant health guidelines would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the framework has been designed to accommodate them alongside larger suppliers.

## Notice

NHS SBS are looking for suppliers to provide automated decontamination systems, plus all associated consumables and equipment, for use with semi critical ultrasound probes and semi invasive/non-invasive ultrasound probes. High level disinfection is required to kill the HPV viruses. The equipment must be: * Automated * Kill HPV * Comply with Health executive guidance * Completely eliminate all micro organisms * Must be compatible with all probes as identified in the MHRH guidance. * Able to disinfect the entire device. Additional information: NHS SBS has the option to extend this framework agreement for 12 months from the end of the initial 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6a7378c-9484-44ea-98b2-297fbd273092 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BRUNSWICK MEDICAL; NANOSONICS EUROPE; PARTNERS FOR ENDOSCOPY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2018 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6a7378c-9484-44ea-98b2-297fbd273092

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6a7378c-9484-44ea-98b2-297fbd273092
  19th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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