--- title: "Cellular Pathology off-site specimen archive solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93e9fc3d-dbe4-467c-a1cd-6c8f222e48d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93e9fc3d-dbe4-467c-a1cd-6c8f222e48d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93e9fc3d-dbe4-467c-a1cd-6c8f222e48d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93e9fc3d-dbe4-467c-a1cd-6c8f222e48d1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2017-05-03" --- # Cellular Pathology off-site specimen archive solution Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93e9fc3d-dbe4-467c-a1cd-6c8f222e48d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93e9fc3d-dbe4-467c-a1cd-6c8f222e48d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93e9fc3d-dbe4-467c-a1cd-6c8f222e48d1.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking proposals for a "Cellular Pathology off-site specimen archive solution," aiming to procure off-site storage and retrieval services for specimens from its Cellular Pathology department. This tender is currently in the active stage, with the tender period closing on 10th May 2017. A site visit for potential bidders is scheduled for 8th May at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where bidders can better understand the existing storage operations. The total value of the contract is estimated at £37,000 and will commence on 1st June 2017, continuing until 31st May 2027. This procurement process presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in storage and retrieval services, particularly those with experience in healthcare or laboratory environments. Businesses capable of providing innovative and efficient off-site solutions will be well-positioned to compete, especially those that can demonstrate the ability to manage specimen volumes effectively. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance a company's portfolio and establish vital relationships within the NHS framework. ## Notice The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS FT are seeking an off-site storage and retrieval solution for specimens from the Cellular Pathology department. Update: It has been decided that we will provide all potential bidders the opportunity to visit the current storage solution to gain a better understanding of current storage solution and volumes. This site visit will be held on 8th May. If any visitors could arrive at the Main Atrium of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (address below) at 11am on Monday 8th May. If you could please confirm if you will be attending the site visit so that we can arrange appropriate transport to the location. Please note, due to the need to arrange travel between sites, we can only facilitate a maximum of 2 representatives from each bidding company. Address; Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Mindelsohn way Egbaston Birmingham B15 2WB Please note that this visit is not mandatory. The closing date for this opportunity has been extended to May 12th to allow for additional time to submit proposals following the site visit. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c723acf-72ed-417a-8fc4-c54e1a5e3b1e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £37,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B30 3HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | King's Norton North | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Northfield | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services ## Release History - 3 May 2017 at 11:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c723acf-72ed-417a-8fc4-c54e1a5e3b1e - 19 Apr 2017 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c723acf-72ed-417a-8fc4-c54e1a5e3b1e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c723acf-72ed-417a-8fc4-c54e1a5e3b1e 3rd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html E-Procurement Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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