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title: "Supply of microbiology specimen containers"
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# Supply of microbiology specimen containers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8088a23-6f38-445e-a1c6-1f26eefb59b9

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "Supply of microbiology specimen containers," which falls within the medical consumables category. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been announced on 10 July 2017. The tender period ended on 6 December 2016, with the contract's anticipated start date being 1 February 2017. This three-year contract, valued at £183,731, includes options to extend for two additional twelve-month periods and is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies and consumables, particularly those supplying plastic products and laboratory equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities may find this an appealing venture, as the buying organisation seeks to diversify its supplier base. Companies involved in the manufacture or distribution of microbiology specimen containers, test tubes, and laboratory accessories are well-suited to compete for this contract, which underscores the significance of maintaining high quality and reliability in healthcare-related products.

## Notice

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is an Acute Trust, providing a wide range of hospital services such as Accident and Emergency, Surgical, Medical Specialities, Therapy Services, Maternity and Paediatric Care. The UHNM Microbiology Department provides a comprehensive UKAS Accredited service for the UHNM, approximately 140 surrounding GP surgeries and peripheral hospitals. This Tender is for the provision of Microbiology Specimen Containers. The contract duration will be for 3 years anticipated start date 1 February 2017 with 2 x 12 months extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d77c19-8d5c-4eea-b01c-d0a1a2e44122 |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2017 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £183,731 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 6QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Penkhull & Springfields |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC; SARSTEDT; THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 19520000 - Plastic products
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33192500 - Test tubes
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 38519640 - Microscope tubes

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2017 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d77c19-8d5c-4eea-b01c-d0a1a2e44122

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d77c19-8d5c-4eea-b01c-d0a1a2e44122
  16th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15973&B=UHNS
  Additional data can be obtained from the above address. All questions must be submitted via the above EU supply portal.

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