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title: "Laser cassette printers for Histopathology formalin fixed paraffin embedded blocks"
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# Laser cassette printers for Histopathology formalin fixed paraffin embedded blocks

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d97660b6-b6c0-4cfd-8c5d-ed36690f6d7a

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## Summary

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision of up to 12 laser cassette printers for labelling of blocks for formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue. The procurement method is an open procedure, accelerated due to the urgent need to replace existing equipment. The tender deadline is on 29th February 2024, with a contract period starting on 20th March 2024 until 19th March 2029. The procurement falls under the classification of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and is located in Cambridge, England.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to supply laser cassette printers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on urgent delivery and patient safety. Interested parties can express their interest via the Jaggaer One eSourcing portal following the outlined steps to participate in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

Provision of up to 12 laser cassette printers for labelling of blocks for formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue including both on-demand and batch printing. The laser cassette printers must interface to its LIMS (EPIC Beaker) and must also have a standalone mechanism to print cassettes Additional information: How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the Jaggaer One eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login onto the portal with the username/password - Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT(itt_2677) to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your '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 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender:- Click 'My Response' under ' 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 onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online & 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 have any issues accessing or using the e-Tendering Portal please contact help@bravosolution.co.uk /eSourcing helpdesk on 0800 069 8630.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deac4d7e-606b-4f60-8a99-ab355b17a0eb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2024 - 19 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2024 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deac4d7e-606b-4f60-8a99-ab355b17a0eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deac4d7e-606b-4f60-8a99-ab355b17a0eb
  19th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cuh.org.uk
- https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Provenance

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