--- title: "GB-Sheffield: Laser for blastomere/trophectoderm biopsy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d4706f1-26c8-4050-848b-cf2110368fc3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d4706f1-26c8-4050-848b-cf2110368fc3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d4706f1-26c8-4050-848b-cf2110368fc3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d4706f1-26c8-4050-848b-cf2110368fc3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2017-03-09" --- # GB-Sheffield: Laser for blastomere/trophectoderm biopsy Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d4706f1-26c8-4050-848b-cf2110368fc3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d4706f1-26c8-4050-848b-cf2110368fc3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d4706f1-26c8-4050-848b-cf2110368fc3.json) ## Summary The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is procuring a laser for blastomere/trophectoderm biopsy for developing a Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis and Screening service at Jessop Fertility. This open tender is classified under the medical laser category (CPV 33128000) and is set in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The tender period concludes on 24 March 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2017 and run until 28 April 2017. The contract value is estimated between £25,000 and £50,000, and potential suppliers must ensure compatibility with existing micromanipulation systems and provide training support. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical equipment or laser technology to engage and grow within the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in high-power laser systems and those that can offer comprehensive training and support services for such technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on specific technical requirements suggests that bidders with relevant experience and proven track records in similar projects will have a competitive advantage. ## Notice Jessop Fertility is looking to purchase a laser designed for blastomere / trophectoderm biopsy to enable a Pre implantation genetic diagnosis and Pre implantation genetic screening service to be developed at Jessop Fertility. The key features of this devise: *Must be compatible for use with the current micromanipulation system used at Jessop Fertility (Research Instruments Integra 3) *Must be a high power laser with validated evidence for the safe use with human embryos / blastocysts (designed for minimal energy near sample) *Must have the ability draw straight or curved lines and have the ability to select the number and size of holes with high accuracy *Must have a high quality imaging system *Have relevant device approval This is a new service for Jessop Fertility and staff will require biopsy training. The provision of support and training will be evaluated in the tender. An evaluation will be required to assess whether a static or movable laser is preferred. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6da643e-836d-4c42-8fdd-c063cd351072 | | 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 | 9 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 28 Apr 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S5 7AU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Burngreave | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33128000 - Medical laser other than for surgery ## Release History - 9 Mar 2017 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6da643e-836d-4c42-8fdd-c063cd351072 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6da643e-836d-4c42-8fdd-c063cd351072 9th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=243780021 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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