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title: "RA277161 - Embedding Centre"
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buyer: "ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD"
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# RA277161 - Embedding Centre

Buyer: ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a899e23b-c799-4ac3-9bd7-30832cb081db

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## Summary

The Aneurin Bevan Health Board is conducting an open tender for an "Embedding Centre" intended for the Cellular Pathology Department at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport. This procurement falls under the medical equipment category, with the tender period concluding on 4th February 2020. The contract is set to commence on 5th February 2020 and is valued at £11,773.98. The specifications for the embedding centre require advanced features, including a programmable timer and controllable temperature settings, with a delivery deadline before 27th March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment and laboratory technology to expand their market presence. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying medical devices, particularly those with experience in embedding centres or similar products, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit significantly from this contract due to its open procurement method, facilitating fair access for diverse suppliers.

## Notice

The Cellular Pathology Department at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport are looking to procure an Embedding Centre for their laboratory. The specifications for the embedding centre are: * Must have an integrated timer, separately programmable for embedding console and chiller plate on and off times over a 7 day period * Wax flow rate to be adjustable * Cooling plate to cover the range -10degC to 0degC and temperature to be controllable * Paraffin, work areas and thermal chambers to cover the range 50degC to 70degC and temperature to be controllable * Thermally insulated work area for wrist and forearms * Separate cold spot * Illumination to work area * Heated forcep wells * Storage for embedding molds Please include 3 years warranty and service costs into your quote and you must be able to confirm delivery before March 27th 2020 - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA277161. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA277161 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/5e3682fc-73fd-41a2-8450-8f860458e74e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2020 - 6 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,773 |
| 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 | ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | PONTYPOOL |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP4 0YP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Torfaen |
| Electoral ward | New Inn |
| Westminster constituency | Torfaen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2020 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3682fc-73fd-41a2-8450-8f860458e74e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3682fc-73fd-41a2-8450-8f860458e74e
  4th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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