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title: "SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE OF TWO AUTOMATIC SLIDE STAINING MACHINES WITH ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED CONSUMABLES"
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# SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE OF TWO AUTOMATIC SLIDE STAINING MACHINES WITH ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED CONSUMABLES

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-303c1a2e-e4ce-49a6-a416-8a79fda4d8cb

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## Summary

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for the supply and maintenance of two automatic slide staining machines, including associated software and consumables. Categorised under laboratory and optical equipment, this tender falls within the planning stage, with a contract period set to commence from 3rd June 2019 and run until 2nd June 2021. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest as soon as possible, with the future notice published on 5th March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, software development, and medical consumables. Companies that can provide advanced automatic staining machines and the necessary maintenance services will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the procurement, suppliers with experience in the healthcare sector and compliance with NHS standards are particularly suited to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

The department of Histopathology require two Haemotoxylin and Eosin (H&E) and Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) staining machines to replace the current units together with all associated consumables (280,000 slides per annum utilising both machines), software and maintenance. The machine must be available for installation as soon as possible post contract award. The Trust intends to finance both devices via an operating lease and enter into a framework agreement for the supply of the associated consumables. The framework shall remain in force for a period of 4 years. Additional information: ADD/PU/SM/18/43 How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under ' ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4572fca1-be33-49b6-ba83-92b81e5f8d27 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 2 Jun 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2019 at 14:37 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4572fca1-be33-49b6-ba83-92b81e5f8d27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4572fca1-be33-49b6-ba83-92b81e5f8d27
  5th March 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cuh.org.uk
- https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk

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