--- title: "National Framework Agreement for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4464598-27c8-49c3-a685-4a40de987716" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4464598-27c8-49c3-a685-4a40de987716" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4464598-27c8-49c3-a685-4a40de987716.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4464598-27c8-49c3-a685-4a40de987716.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2021-07-28" --- # National Framework Agreement for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4464598-27c8-49c3-a685-4a40de987716 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4464598-27c8-49c3-a685-4a40de987716) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4464598-27c8-49c3-a685-4a40de987716.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for a National Framework Agreement for a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically under biopsy needles and operating-theatre devices. The contract is in the open tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 30th August 2021, while the contract period will commence on 1st October 2021 and extend until 30th September 2025. The estimated value of the contract is £180 million, and it covers a broad geographical area including the United Kingdom and beyond. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and devices, especially those focused on biopsy systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the open procedure allows for a wide range of bidders to express interest. Companies capable of meeting the specifications outlined in the framework agreement will find this a lucrative opportunity to establish long-term relationships with NHS authorities and other public sector entities. ## Notice The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service seeks to introduce a new Framework Agreement for the provision of a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System which will allow NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure the system from a single supplier framework and as such no form of further competition will be required. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest and bid for this ITT: 1. Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities 2. Select the title of the ITT. 3. Review the ITT, Framework Agreement Specification, Prerequisites and List of Eligible Users (you may do this without registering). 4. Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once). 5. Accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', Enter your organisation and user details, Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 6. Login to the portal with the username/password. 7. Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) 8. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 9. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 10. Responding to the ITT. Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) You can now use the Messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca84f53-4681-4a91-bdde-95cec8b0a68b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000,000 | | 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141323 - Biopsy needles - 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices ## Release History - 28 Jul 2021 at 07:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca84f53-4681-4a91-bdde-95cec8b0a68b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca84f53-4681-4a91-bdde-95cec8b0a68b 28th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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