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title: "CLI-OJEU-51547 Pathology Consumables, Equipment, and Instruments"
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# CLI-OJEU-51547 Pathology Consumables, Equipment, and Instruments

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035b5f

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and is being conducted by the National Health Service. The title of the contract is "Supply of Medical Equipment" in the industry category of Healthcare. The procurement is taking place in London, with the submission deadline set for 15th August 2022.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the healthcare sector to expand their reach by supplying medical equipment to the National Health Service in London. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying medical devices are encouraged to participate in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services (NWSSP ProcS), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, invites tenders on behalf of all NHS Bodies in Wales to appoint suitably qualified suppliers of Pathology Consumables, Equipment, and Instruments to an All Wales Framework Agreement. The duration of this Framework Agreement will be four years. This procurement is split into twenty-three Lots. Suppliers may submit offers for one or all Lots. Please refer to the ITT documentation found at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

### Lot Information

Blotting Paper

Used to remove excess liquids before viewing

Bottles, Dishes, and Jars

Bottles, crystallising dishes, and jars used through Pathology Laboratories

Cell Culture Consumables

Consumables to aid the removal of cells and the subsequent growth in artificial environments before cultivation, including petri dishes and culture bottles

Closures

Caps and lids for sample cups, vials, specimen containers and test tubes

Cuvettes

Cuvette is a piece of laboratory equipment that is intended to hold samples for spectroscopic analysis

Equipment and Instruments

Small desktop equipment and instruments including, funnels, shakers, vortexes, reagent reservoirs and more

Inoculation Loops and Needles

Inoculation Loops & Needles used mainly by microbiologists to retrieve an inoculum from a culture of microorganisms. The loop is used in the cultivation of microbes on plates by transferring inoculum for streaking.

Swabs

An absorbent pad or piece of material for the collection of specimens

Test Tubes, Plates, and Vials

Used in chemical and biological experimentation and analysis

Tissue Processing

Consumables for the marking/identification/embedding and correct orientation of tissue samples

Biopsy Consumables

Consumables for examining biopsies under a microscope

Blades, Handles, and Knives

Blades, knives, and handles used in Pathology Laboratories

Clinical Specimen Containers

Urine collection and other specimen collection/container consumables

Filtration

Including filter paper, filter membranes and syringe filters for use in Pathology Laboratories

Measuring Consumables

Including beakers, cylinders, flasks, and weigh boats for use in Pathology Laboratories

Microscopy Consumables

Slides and coverslips for viewing under a microscope

Mortuary Consumables

Consumables used during post-mortems

PH Indicator Paper

PH Indicator Strips, sticks or rolls used to test fluids such as urine and saliva for use within the laboratory.

Pipettes

Pathology Laboratory tool to transport a measured volume of liquid, often as a media dispenser

Pathology Safety Apparatus

Chemical and Vapour safety apparatus

Sealing Consumables

Consumables for covering or sealing vessels such as flasks, cuvettes, tests, beakers, petri dishes and more

Storage

Storage solutions for slides, tubes, cassettes, tissue blocks and pipettes, including thermal storage

Transport Consumables

Transport consumables to UN3373 for transport of specimens

Transport Consumables

Transport Consumables. Additional information: The purpose of the PIN is to engage in pre-tender market engagement with interested Bidders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029297-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | February 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,481,012 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,469,494 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled, Planned |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | ST ASAPH |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL17 0JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Denbighshire |
| Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 26 |
| Supplier names | AB SCIENTIFIC; ALPHA LABORATORIES; ATOM SCIENTIFIC; BARBER OF SHEFFIELD; BIO-MEDICAL LABORATORY SUPPLIES; CELLPATH; DGP INTELSIUS; E&O LABORATORIES; GREINER BIO-ONE; INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPLIES; LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK; LONDON LABORATORY EQUIPMENT; MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT CO.(BATH; MEDLINE SCIENTIFIC; MEDTECH; MORNINGTON 2000; PFM MEDICAL; PRO-LAB DIAGNOSTICS; R & L SLAUGHTER; SARSTEDT; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SHANDON DIAGNOSTICS; SOLMEDIA; STARLAB (UK; TRAFALGAR SCIENTIFIC; VALLEY NORTHERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 09221200 - Paraffin wax
- 33141411 - Scalpels and blades
- 33169400 - Surgical containers
- 33192500 - Test tubes
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies
- 38436000 - Shakers and accessories
- 38436160 - Test tube stand for shakers
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029297-2023
- 31 Mar 2023 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009486-2023
- 12 Aug 2022 at 12:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022289-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/search_mainpage.aspx
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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