--- title: "Biopsy Products" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0299a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0299a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299a3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY DHL SUPPLY CHAIN LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL)" published: "2021-03-08" --- # Biopsy Products Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY DHL SUPPLY CHAIN LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0299a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0299a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299a3.json) ## Summary NHS Supply Chain, operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited, is planning to initiate a procurement process for a Biopsy Framework Agreement within the healthcare sector in the UK. The tender focuses on the supply of disposable medical consumables, particularly biopsy-related products. Key dates include an upcoming invitation to tender expected to be announced on 5th January 2022, with an estimated total value of £42 million over the agreement term. Interested businesses must demonstrate relevant certifications, including ISO9001:2015 and compliance with the Medical Devices Directive, to participate in the process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical supplies and consumables, including manufacturers and distributors of biopsy equipment and accessories. Companies capable of offering innovative products or solutions that enhance NHS services could gain competitive advantages. With initial estimated expenditures between £7.5 million and £10.5 million in the first year, suppliers of products such as biopsy needles and vacuum-assisted systems should consider engaging with NHS Supply Chain to explore collaborative growth opportunities. ## Notice NHS Supply Chain are looking to put a Biopsy framework agreement in place. Currently, the extent of the scope of the proposed framework agreement is unknown, however, we are looking to understand the biopsy market in its entirety to determine a framework agreement which meets the needs of the NHS and changing technologies. Products could include Biopsy Needles, Vacuum Assisted Biopsy Equipment & Accessories inc. Transperineal Prostate Access Devices, this is not an exhaustive list. Please include other products which you think fall within the scope of this exercise. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS7.5m to PS10.5m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is PS42m and includes a forecast for growth. ### Lot Information Biopsy Needles and related consumables & Accessories Products within this lot could include but not limited to, Biopsy Needles, including Core Soft Tissue Needles, FNA, Bone Marrow & Accessories including Transperineal Prostate Access Devices, Guide Wires & Tissue markers. This is not exhaustive, please include any other product types which you think fall within the scope of this exercise. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS4.5m to PS7 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Biopsy Equipment & related consumables and accessories Products within this lot could include but not limited to, Equipment used to perform biopsies such as Vacuum Assisted Biopsy Devices or equipment used within the patient pathway for biopsies. This would not include any radiology equipment or diagnostic equipment. This would include all related accessories and consumables for the equipment. This is not exhaustive, please include any other product types which you think fall within the scope of this exercise. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS3m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004658-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £42,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY DHL SUPPLY CHAIN LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 6LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables ## Release History - 8 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004658-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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