--- title: "GB-Sheffield: Supply/Installation/Commissioning of a laser designed for blastomere/trophectoderm biopsy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c64987b-839e-413e-9a67-038eeabee319" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c64987b-839e-413e-9a67-038eeabee319" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c64987b-839e-413e-9a67-038eeabee319.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c64987b-839e-413e-9a67-038eeabee319.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2017-03-08" --- # GB-Sheffield: Supply/Installation/Commissioning of a laser designed for blastomere/trophectoderm biopsy Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c64987b-839e-413e-9a67-038eeabee319 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c64987b-839e-413e-9a67-038eeabee319) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c64987b-839e-413e-9a67-038eeabee319.json) ## Summary Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a laser designed for blastomere and trophectoderm biopsy. The procurement is classified under the medical equipment category, specifically CPV code 33128000. The tender is currently at the active stage with the procurement method being open, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate. The deadline for tender submissions was on 3rd March 2017, and the contract period is set to commence from 1st May 2017 to 31st May 2017, with a contract value between £25,000 and £50,000. The delivery address for this procurement is located in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the medical technology industry, particularly those specialising in laser equipment and related services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in compatible medical devices, high-quality imaging systems, and provision of training support for medical staff will be especially well-suited to compete. Given that this is a new service for the purchasing organisation, it opens the door for innovative solutions and partnerships within the healthcare sector, fostering growth for suppliers ready to meet these specific needs. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 09 March 2017 for the following reason: Following a conversation with Rachel Cutting (Jessop Fertility) yesterday, it has been determined that as a consequence of a very limited response to our notice, and in the interests of competition, to terminate the current procurement exercise and re-advertise our requirements to the market.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 device: *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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4009a603-f801-42b9-b7b9-ef2f2ff5d434 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 31 May 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 - 8 Mar 2017 at 16:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4009a603-f801-42b9-b7b9-ef2f2ff5d434 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4009a603-f801-42b9-b7b9-ef2f2ff5d434 3rd April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Sheffield:-Supply/Installation/Commissioning-of-a-laser-designed-for-blastomere/trophectoderm-biopsy/U654983497 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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