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title: "RA308180 - Pre-filled buffer Formalin Biopsy Posts"
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buyer: "SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE"
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# RA308180 - Pre-filled buffer Formalin Biopsy Posts

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c65c068-0e59-4971-9b21-d67692369570

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## Summary

The Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "RA308180 - Pre-filled buffer Formalin Biopsy Posts." This tender falls within the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals industry category and is located in Shrewsbury, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to run from 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2023. The tender period concluded on 15 October 2021, with an initial award value of £10,680. Interested suppliers were required to register on the MultiQuote platform to access the competition details, and fixed pricing for the contract duration was stipulated in the terms of offer.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supplies sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide competitive pricing and quality products. Companies with the capability to supply laboratory and medical equipment for a two-year contract are well-suited to participate. Given the NHS's commitment to benchmarking prices, suppliers offering best-value solutions are likely to be favoured. The fixed-price requirement is advantageous for bidders looking to secure stable and predictable income streams in the healthcare market.

## Notice

Please quote to supply the Trust with the stated items for a 24 month agreement from 01/11/2021.\ Quantities stated are approx. PA based on historical data and will be ordered monthly.\ Prices offered will be benchmarked using NHS Spend Comparison tool to ensure we pay the best price. We expect to be offered prices in line with other NHS Trusts.\ PLEASE NOTE - the attached Terms of Offer and NHS Terms & Conditions which would govern any agreements made following this exercise\ Prices to be FIXED for the PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT - please state in Notes period you are able to fix prices if this is not possible - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA308180. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA308180 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d57f028-829e-484c-b03f-018089206643 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,680 |
| 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 | SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY3 8XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Bowbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENTA MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 09:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d57f028-829e-484c-b03f-018089206643
- 7 Oct 2021 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d57f028-829e-484c-b03f-018089206643

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d57f028-829e-484c-b03f-018089206643
  7th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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