--- title: "Supply of Specimen Bags & Transportation Bags" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef032a99-a4d2-439f-af73-5b7b695def3a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef032a99-a4d2-439f-af73-5b7b695def3a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef032a99-a4d2-439f-af73-5b7b695def3a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef032a99-a4d2-439f-af73-5b7b695def3a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2019-09-16" --- # Supply of Specimen Bags & Transportation Bags Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef032a99-a4d2-439f-af73-5b7b695def3a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef032a99-a4d2-439f-af73-5b7b695def3a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef032a99-a4d2-439f-af73-5b7b695def3a.json) ## Summary The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking suppliers for the procurement of Specimen Bags and Transportation Bags, which are essential for transporting medical specimens from GP surgeries to hospitals. This tender is classified under the industry category of miscellaneous printed matter, and the procurement method is an open procedure below threshold. The deadline for submissions is 3rd October 2019, with a contract period commencing on 2nd December 2019 and concluding on 1st December 2021. The location for delivery is within the East of England region, with a specific postal code of CB1 2QQ. This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply of medical materials and printed goods. Businesses that can provide logistics solutions, particularly those experienced in durable medical supplies or packaging, would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with this procurement process could result in a sustained partnership with a leading NHS foundation trust, thereby facilitating growth and increasing market visibility in the healthcare sector. ## Notice CUH currently provides a pathology service to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and East and North Herts GP's commissioned by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough CCG and East and North Herts CCG respectively. An integral aspect of this service is the provision of Specimen and Transportation bags that are required to transport specimens from the GP surgeries to CUH and Hinchingbrooke Hospital/Lister Hospital HUB's. CUH provide these bags to the GP surgeries as part of this service. For Further Information, please follow the instructions for Bravo Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. 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Additional information: Please see attached ITT Pack ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694c3b9b-3c1c-40cc-aaa6-9e8a729a3fa9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 1 Dec 2021 | | 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 - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter ## Release History - 16 Sep 2019 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694c3b9b-3c1c-40cc-aaa6-9e8a729a3fa9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694c3b9b-3c1c-40cc-aaa6-9e8a729a3fa9 16th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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