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title: "Cytosponge Kits"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4699319-aeef-4e37-833e-dfd8af6366e6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Cytosponge Kits

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4699319-aeef-4e37-833e-dfd8af6366e6

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## Summary

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is currently concluding a public procurement process for the supply of 240 Cytosponge kits, classified under medical consumables, with a total contract value of £39,600. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation, allowing for submissions below the threshold. The tender period for initial applications closed on 15 July 2021, with the awarded contract commencing on 26 July 2021, and all activities are taking place in Bury St Edmunds, located in the East of England.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their presence in the medical supplies sector. The limited nature of the tender may encourage businesses that are agile and capable of providing quick supply solutions. Companies with experience in medical consumables or related goods would stand to benefit greatly from this contract, enhancing their portfolio and market reach in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Supply of 240 Cytosponge kits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79ed0e0-5187-48b0-97e1-ca548b600ac3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 26 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,600 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2021 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79ed0e0-5187-48b0-97e1-ca548b600ac3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79ed0e0-5187-48b0-97e1-ca548b600ac3
  11th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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