--- title: "RA346668 - Laboratory Chemicals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8bbbd789-6cb2-48cd-a9b6-b0a7e43f911a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bbbd789-6cb2-48cd-a9b6-b0a7e43f911a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bbbd789-6cb2-48cd-a9b6-b0a7e43f911a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bbbd789-6cb2-48cd-a9b6-b0a7e43f911a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE" published: "2024-12-04" --- # RA346668 - Laboratory Chemicals Buyer: SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bbbd789-6cb2-48cd-a9b6-b0a7e43f911a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bbbd789-6cb2-48cd-a9b6-b0a7e43f911a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bbbd789-6cb2-48cd-a9b6-b0a7e43f911a.json) ## Summary The Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service has issued an open tender for the supply of laboratory chemicals, under the title "RA346668 - Laboratory Chemicals". The procurement process is currently at the tender amendment stage. This opportunity is classified under the industry category of “Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products” (CPV 33000000). The tender, published on 20th November 2024, allows bids until 5th December 2024, with the contract period starting on the same day and ending on 5th December 2024. The buyers require carriage charges to be included where applicable, and suppliers must provide samples of suitable alternatives free of charge for evaluation. The contract is for a potential term of five years, extendable by an additional 12 months, depending on the price-fixing capabilities of the suppliers. The procurement targets delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and extends to various international locations including the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to secure a long-term contractual relationship with the NHS by providing laboratory chemicals. Given the need for competitive pricing aligned with other NHS Trusts, organisations with the ability to offer economical solutions will be well-suited to compete. This is an advantageous opportunity for businesses specialised in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, aiming to expand their market reach and establish a foothold in the public healthcare sector. The open procurement procedure signifies inclusivity, allowing various types of suppliers to engage in the competitive procurement process. ## Notice Please provide a quotation for the products listed or suitable alternatives. Suppliers offering suitable alternatives MUST be able to provide samples FOC for evaluation. Contract can be awarded for a period of 5 years plus the option to extend for an additional 12 months. Contract term is dependent on how long prices can be fixed. If suppliers cannot fix for a period of 5 years, please indicate how long prices can be fixed for. Carriage charge MUST be included if appropriate. Prices offered will be benchmarked using NHS Spend Comparison tool to ensure we are paying the best price. We expect to be offered prices in line with other NHS Trusts. Volumes are not guaranteed, but are estimated based on historical usage over a 1 year period. The attached Terms of Offer and NHS Terms & Conditions would govern any agreements made following this exercise. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA346668. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA346668 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/15c86757-81e8-4cdc-83a6-8c1df420aa52 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 4 Dec 2024 at 15:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c86757-81e8-4cdc-83a6-8c1df420aa52 - 27 Nov 2024 at 10:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c86757-81e8-4cdc-83a6-8c1df420aa52 - 20 Nov 2024 at 17:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c86757-81e8-4cdc-83a6-8c1df420aa52 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c86757-81e8-4cdc-83a6-8c1df420aa52 4th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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