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title: "2 x Amino Acid Analyser, Consumables and Maintenance"
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# 2 x Amino Acid Analyser, Consumables and Maintenance

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba0fd72c-1943-4653-8a31-1077fb3517cb

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## Summary

The procurement process revolves around the purchase of two Ion-Exchange Liquid Chromatography Quantitative Amino Acid Analysers by the Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This contract falls under the category of biochemical analysers and is located in Sheffield, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £195,000, has been awarded, with its contract period running from 22nd December 2017 to 21st December 2022. Key dates include the tender period which concluded on 9th June 2017, and the award notice published on 13th December 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with capabilities in supplying and maintaining laboratory analysers. Companies that manufacture or provide service contracts for biochemical analysers and consumables would be particularly suited to compete. The long contract duration of five years also suggests ongoing opportunities for service and maintenance engagements, making it attractive for businesses looking to build long-term relationships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Ion-Exchange Liquid Chromatography Quantitative Amino Acid Analysers x 2 STH 01718/1679/EU/JG The Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a tender on behalf of The Department of Clinical Chemistry for the supply of 2 Ion-Exchange Liquid Chromatography Quantitative Amino Acid Analysers, and the provision of Consumables and Maintenance for up to 10 years. The preferred option was two identical analysers which are compatible and can provide backup to each other as and when required. They use the same reagents and methods. Each analyser is capable of separating and quantifying all of the amino acids and compounds listed within our specification document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea5dd0c-94b3-47b3-97e2-d9569e8dce2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2017 - 21 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2017 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea5dd0c-94b3-47b3-97e2-d9569e8dce2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea5dd0c-94b3-47b3-97e2-d9569e8dce2e
  13th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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