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title: "GB-Bradford: BTH321 Microbiological Media - Pharmacy"
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buyer: "BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# GB-Bradford: BTH321 Microbiological Media - Pharmacy

Buyer: BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bc8af55-f307-4399-b94a-70ef03b92def

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust seeking to acquire microbiological media for pharmacy purposes. The tender, officially titled "GB-Bradford: BTH321 Microbiological Media - Pharmacy," is classified under the goods category, specifically dealing with microbiological cultures. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 28th June 2019. The contract, valued at £158,500, is set to commence on 1st July 2019 and run until 30th June 2021, with delivery expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for suppliers specialising in microbiological products and those who can navigate the requirements of the NHS supply chain. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly relevant, as the contracting authority has indicated a willingness to consider such businesses for future contracts, even though the awarded contract was granted to a large supplier, Cherwell Laboratories Ltd. Companies with expertise in microbiological cultures and the capacity to fulfil similar contracts should be well-positioned to compete in future tenders issued by the Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.

## Notice

Provision of Microbiological Media 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/aa73178f-2830-4d02-b241-a89f4417812f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,500 |
| 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 | BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD9 6RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Toller |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHERWELL LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2019 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa73178f-2830-4d02-b241-a89f4417812f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa73178f-2830-4d02-b241-a89f4417812f
  30th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=425899600
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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