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title: "Procurement of Two Breast Vacuum Biopsy Systems for The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust"
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# Procurement of Two Breast Vacuum Biopsy Systems for The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: CHELSEA & WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL AND THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83663f2d-8d97-434b-8a49-4e9c35d8e670

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, seeking to acquire two breast vacuum biopsy systems for their Rapid Diagnostic Assessment Unit located in Sutton, London. The tender, titled "Procurement of Two Breast Vacuum Biopsy Systems," falls under the medical equipment industry category (CPV code: 33100000). The tender period is set to conclude on 3 January 2020, with the contract starting on 17 February 2020 and lasting until 16 February 2025. The total value of the contract is £54,000, and it is classified under the goods procurement category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in medical equipment supply, particularly those that produce breast biopsy systems or similar medical imaging technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, as the procurement process is open to them. Companies that can offer innovative and efficient solutions in healthcare technology are well-positioned to compete, potentially enhancing their market presence by establishing relationships with prominent NHS trusts.

## Notice

Within the RDAC Unit at Sutton we perform breast biopsies for the diagnosis of potential cancers, and excisions of both benign, and, in some cases, malignant lesions. For many of these cases it is necessary to take a larger sample of breast tissue via a vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB) system to enable a confirmatory diagnosis. Additionally the system is employed for vacuum-assisted excisions (VAE) in which a 4g tissue sample is removed for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons. We currently have two breast vacuum biopsy systems in Sutton for this purpose in the Rapid Diagnostic Assessment Unit (RDAC) unit. The use of two units simultaneously has meant we are able to carry out breast interventional cases concurrently in both the mammogram room and the ultrasound rooms. The systems are also utilised in MRI for vacuum breast biopsies/excisions. The biopsies are performed using imaging guidance- mammography, ultrasound or MRI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8a8333e-75b7-4236-b9f2-e5382599287b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 16 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| 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 | CHELSEA & WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL AND THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW10 0XD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | Sands End |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2019 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8a8333e-75b7-4236-b9f2-e5382599287b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8a8333e-75b7-4236-b9f2-e5382599287b
  4th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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