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title: "Liquid Based Cytology Systems and High Risk HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Testing Systems for Cervical Cancer Screening"
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# Liquid Based Cytology Systems and High Risk HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Testing Systems for Cervical Cancer Screening

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb61de66-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

NHS Supply Chain is conducting a tender process for the procurement of Liquid Based Cytology Systems and High-Risk HPV Testing Systems aimed at improving cervical cancer screening. The tender falls under the diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices industry category and covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and South East. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a contract value of £38 million. The tender process concluded on 9 March 2015, while the contract commenced on 26 September 2015 and is set to end on 25 September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical diagnostics field, particularly those specialising in HPV testing and cytology equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as this contract supports their inclusion in large-scale healthcare supply chains. Companies with innovative diagnostics solutions or those able to provide quality products and services in this sector would be particularly well-suited for participation.

## Notice

CPV Codes - 33124110, 33124130, 50412000, 51410000, 33124100, 33141625, 33124130, 38434000, 33696500 OJEU Ref - 2015/S 019-030175

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb459b22-e6ca-4c3a-8de5-e9da94a2f863 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2015 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2015 - 25 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | NORMANTON |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF6 1TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Normanton |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT LABORATORIES; BECTON DICKINSON; HOLOGIC; NOVACYT SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME; QIAGEN; ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS; SOURCE BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb459b22-e6ca-4c3a-8de5-e9da94a2f863

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb459b22-e6ca-4c3a-8de5-e9da94a2f863
  17th September 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/486f06dc-590a-4f3a-8bb2-03c14b2ac5af
  OJEU Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d85d52f-4610-497f-8834-fc48dc367e4f
  Contract Award Notice

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