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title: "Urology Flexible Scope Decon Tracking System"
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buyer: "EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY"
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# Urology Flexible Scope Decon Tracking System

Buyer: EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2df496f-7268-4abe-a760-437e76edd3ee

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## Summary

The East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust is seeking a vendor for the "Urology Flexible Scope Decon Tracking System," an electronic tracking system designed to enhance traceability for the decontamination of flexible endoscopes. This procurement falls under the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on compliance software packages and medical computer equipment. The tender period is set to close on 23 December 2016, with the contract beginning on 1 February 2017 and lasting until 31 January 2020. The system installations will occur at both the Kent & Canterbury Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital, located in Canterbury, South East England. The estimated value for this contract is £37,000, and it is classified under the 'Other' procurement method.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software solutions and hardware provisions for medical applications. Businesses capable of providing both the electronic tracking system and the commensurate training and support services would be particularly well-suited to compete. This initiative not only aims to modernise operational processes within the Urology department but also paves the way for suppliers to become integral partners in enhancing healthcare service delivery.

## Notice

1.8 East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust is currently seeking an electronic tracking system to record and provide reports of the decontamination of flexible endoscopes for the Urology department. This is to provide high levels of electronic traceability whilst reducing the administrative burden on the department compared to the current system in use (paper based). It is the intention that the supplier provides the hardware, software, any necessary training and maintenance/support to facilitate the solution offered. The systems will be installed in Urology, Kent & Canterbury and Urology, Royal Victoria Hospital. The department and hardware might be subject to varying levels of relocation and changes in services in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8d21b8-4761-4f69-b8b8-e5d3009df968 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| 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 | EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Barton |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 33197000 - Medical computer equipment
- 48170000 - Compliance software package

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2016 at 08:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8d21b8-4761-4f69-b8b8-e5d3009df968
- 7 Dec 2016 at 08:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8d21b8-4761-4f69-b8b8-e5d3009df968

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8d21b8-4761-4f69-b8b8-e5d3009df968
  7th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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