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title: "ACL AcuStar Consumables - Tower 8 Akeso Framework"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
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# ACL AcuStar Consumables - Tower 8 Akeso Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70b20e6e-6f88-496b-b05d-7cc8acd11106

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has successfully completed a direct award procurement, titled "ACL AcuStar Consumables - Tower 8 Akeso Framework". This procurement pertains to the medical consumables category and is valued at £150,866. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2021 and will run until 30th September 2024. The delivery of goods will encompass various regions across England, contributing to pathology and point of care testing services within the healthcare sector. The tender process concluded on 1st March 2021, leading to the award being announced on 1st September 2021 and published on 5th October 2021.

This contract provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the medical consumables industry, particularly those focusing on blood sciences, microbiology, and associated managed services. Businesses that specialise in providing consumables, instruments, and accessories relevant to healthcare delivery would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders of similar nature. The direct award method indicates that the procurement was streamlined, potentially allowing for quicker participation in successive procurement opportunities in this growing sector.

## Notice

Direct award via Akeso Framework : Pathology and Point of Care Testing, Associated Equipment, Instruments, Consumables, Accessories and Managed Services (Tower 8) Category 1: Blood Sciences and Microbiology and Managed Services (MS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb4c72d8-c042-4219-8923-23d4968ddadf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,866 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,866 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WERFEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb4c72d8-c042-4219-8923-23d4968ddadf
- 5 Oct 2021 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de9ae8f3-3bf5-479b-9f20-646a7d93a0db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb4c72d8-c042-4219-8923-23d4968ddadf
  19th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de9ae8f3-3bf5-479b-9f20-646a7d93a0db
  5th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

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