--- title: "Microtome Blades" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5aa7d4e-40ea-4d1b-ba77-f1266c52f775" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5aa7d4e-40ea-4d1b-ba77-f1266c52f775" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5aa7d4e-40ea-4d1b-ba77-f1266c52f775.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5aa7d4e-40ea-4d1b-ba77-f1266c52f775.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST" published: "2020-02-14" --- # Microtome Blades Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5aa7d4e-40ea-4d1b-ba77-f1266c52f775 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5aa7d4e-40ea-4d1b-ba77-f1266c52f775) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5aa7d4e-40ea-4d1b-ba77-f1266c52f775.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is currently seeking suppliers for "Microtome Blades" through an open tender process. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically classified under scalpels and blades (CPV code 33141411). Interested vendors must submit their bids by 13:00 on Friday, 28th February 2020, as the tender period ends on the same date. The estimated contract value is £41,000, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2021. Delivery is required to the East Midlands region of England. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in medical supplies or related goods. Businesses with experience in providing healthcare products, especially those well-versed in meeting NHS procurement standards, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's visibility within the healthcare sector and help establish long-term relationships with a key buyer in the public health domain. ## Notice Microtome Blades Interested parties wishing to participate in the Procurement should register and download a tender pack from the Proactis/Due North e-tendering portal. Please log on to: - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - scroll down to Supplier Guide How to Do Business (on the right-hand side of the screen). Please then follow the registration instructions (if you are not registered already). Once registered the tender can be found within project reference: DN464348. Tenders must be submitted no later than 13:00 on Friday, 28th February 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/078d23bc-6e00-483d-8d18-e60ad44bf20b | | 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 | 14 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £38,000 | | 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 OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8TB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141411 - Scalpels and blades ## Release History - 14 Feb 2020 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/078d23bc-6e00-483d-8d18-e60ad44bf20b - 13 Feb 2020 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49704dc0-d2eb-46cc-a4b5-55cdb9d4163b - 12 Feb 2020 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64082c24-defe-48f6-bd3a-a014693f5acb - 12 Feb 2020 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e057be5c-1e1d-4cb9-bc57-244118cb1a3e - 12 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afafec1f-f57a-4756-912f-20d57b3cb28d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/078d23bc-6e00-483d-8d18-e60ad44bf20b 14th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49704dc0-d2eb-46cc-a4b5-55cdb9d4163b 13th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64082c24-defe-48f6-bd3a-a014693f5acb 12th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e057be5c-1e1d-4cb9-bc57-244118cb1a3e 12th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afafec1f-f57a-4756-912f-20d57b3cb28d 12th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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