--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Replacement of Two Pharmacy Negative Pressure Isolators" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34aebdf2-02f9-4a4e-8131-77c6e74598ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34aebdf2-02f9-4a4e-8131-77c6e74598ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34aebdf2-02f9-4a4e-8131-77c6e74598ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34aebdf2-02f9-4a4e-8131-77c6e74598ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2018-02-02" --- # Invitation to Tender for Replacement of Two Pharmacy Negative Pressure Isolators Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34aebdf2-02f9-4a4e-8131-77c6e74598ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34aebdf2-02f9-4a4e-8131-77c6e74598ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34aebdf2-02f9-4a4e-8131-77c6e74598ef.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently inviting tenders for the replacement of two pharmacy negative pressure isolators, an essential requirement in the medical equipment industry. This procurement is classified under the CPV code for medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by the end date of 9th February 2018. The project will involve not only the purchase of new isolators but also decommissioning and removal of the old units, and necessary rebalancing of clean room pressures. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 16th February 2018 and will extend until 15th February 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and technological innovations, especially those capable of providing solutions that enhance the functionality of the isolators. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the procurement method is through competitive quotations below threshold limits. Suppliers who can offer creative designs and improvements for pressure isolators or related equipment would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence and contribute to essential healthcare solutions within the NHS framework. ## Notice Two negative pressure cytotoxic dispensing isolators are required to replace the existing two negative pressure isolators which have reached the end of their effective lives. These two will be purchased as a package together; the package also including the decommissioning and removal of the existing isolators, and any rebalancing of clean room pressures required. Each isolator should be ducted to the external atmosphere and should provide for 1. a processing main chamber working at negative pressure with respect to the room and providing a working zone having non-turbulent air flow patterns. 2. two Type D pass-through hatches each having a pair of timed, interlocking doors. NOTE: The detailed specification at Schedule D defines the minimum requirements. Prospective suppliers are free to offer their own design innovations, additional equipment etc., which will enhance the functionality, performance, ease of use, performance monitoring, ease of installation or future maintenance of the offered equipment, over that which is specified herein. An e-auction process may be carried out for this requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04946b74-18a5-4074-b99a-b3272d832115 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Feb 2018 - 15 Feb 2022 | | 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 39141500 - Fume cupboards ## Release History - 2 Feb 2018 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04946b74-18a5-4074-b99a-b3272d832115 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04946b74-18a5-4074-b99a-b3272d832115 2nd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk Link to e-procurement portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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