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title: "National Framework Agreement for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-09-30"
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# National Framework Agreement for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9321fd2a-c6ed-49ce-bd36-72ddf4a35646

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the National Framework Agreement for a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System, classified under biopsy needles. This open procurement method allows NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure the system from a single supplier, eliminating the need for further competition. The contract, valued at £180,000,000, is active from 13 September 2021 until 12 September 2025. The tender was officially published on 30 September 2021, and it serves locations across the United Kingdom and other regions, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in medical equipment and supplies. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions or advanced technologies related to biopsy systems would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust could lead to sustained partnerships and growth in the healthcare sector, especially for those looking to expand their footprint in public healthcare contracts.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service has introduced a new Framework Agreement for the provision of a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System which allows NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure the system from a single supplier framework and as such no form of further competition will be required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12231960-b41c-49aa-bd61-0a3348565909 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 12 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000,000 |
| 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141323 - Biopsy needles

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12231960-b41c-49aa-bd61-0a3348565909

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12231960-b41c-49aa-bd61-0a3348565909
  30th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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