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title: "Heel-Pricks - Quick Quote via SFI's"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-681e8917-7541-4209-b7f4-a22bd4db8ce4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL N H S TRUST"
published: "2017-05-08"
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# Heel-Pricks - Quick Quote via SFI's

Buyer: NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL N H S TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-681e8917-7541-4209-b7f4-a22bd4db8ce4

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the supply of heel-prick testing devices is being conducted by Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, located in Northampton, England. The tender, titled "Heel-Pricks - Quick Quote via SFI's," was published on 21st December 2016 and has an estimated contract value of £48,000. This procurement falls within the health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000) and is currently in the award stage, with the contract period starting on 9th May 2017, lasting until 8th May 2020. The submission period for bids closed on 9th January 2017.

This opportunity presents considerable potential for healthcare equipment suppliers, particularly those specialising in medical goods and services tailored for neonatal care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the contract's emphasis on fostering competition and innovation within the procurement process. The specified needs of the hospital highlight a market niche for suppliers that can offer effective and reliable testing devices for newborns and toddlers.

## Notice

Northampton General Hospital Trust (NGHT) has a requirement for a device which can facilitate heel-prick testing on newborn babies including toddlers, as well as some limited use for Blood Science (Pre-Analytical) needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d490dabb-4766-4410-b46a-1401e7913217 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2017 - 8 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL N H S TRUST |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Delapre and Rushmere |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OWEN MUMFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 May 2017 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d490dabb-4766-4410-b46a-1401e7913217
- 8 May 2017 at 09:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/859c4fca-16d4-442a-8983-9c8e2b447f90
- 8 May 2017 at 09:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/859c4fca-16d4-442a-8983-9c8e2b447f90
- 21 Dec 2016 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/859c4fca-16d4-442a-8983-9c8e2b447f90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d490dabb-4766-4410-b46a-1401e7913217
  8th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/859c4fca-16d4-442a-8983-9c8e2b447f90
  8th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/252abdf5-156d-4996-bdda-19a1aea27edc
  Information of need

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx

## Provenance

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