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title: "National Framework Agreement for Non-Wire Lesion Localisation and Sentinel Lymph Node Location Products"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# National Framework Agreement for Non-Wire Lesion Localisation and Sentinel Lymph Node Location Products

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f4e0

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a National Framework Agreement for Non-Wire Lesion Localisation and Sentinel Lymph Node Location Products. This framework agreement comprises four lots, including the supply of non-wire lesion localisation detectors and implants, as well as sentinel lymph node location detectors and tracer fluids. The procurement stage is "Award", and key dates include the completion of the contract signing on 6th November 2023.

This tender opportunity presents openings for suppliers in the medical equipment industry, particularly those specialising in diagnostic devices and supplies. Businesses providing cutting-edge healthcare technology and products focused on accurate lesion localisation and lymph node location are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering a chance for various suppliers to participate in securing contracts within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, through its commercial procurement services, has awarded a national framework agreement with 4 lots: Lot 1a: supply of non-wire lesion localisation detectors; Lot 1b: supply of non-wire lesion localisation implants and associated implantation devices; Lot 2a: supply of sentinel lymph node location detectors; Lot 2b: supply of sentinel lymph node location tracer fluids, except radioisotopes.

### Lot Information

Supply of non-wire lesion localisation detectors

Products that enable accurate location of and guidance to non-palpable lesions without use of a localisation guide wire by locating and indicating the position of an implanted lesion localisation implant.

Options: The Framework Agreement will run for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years in instalments of one (1) year a maximum four (4) year term, however call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will run for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years in instalments of one (1) year a maximum four (4) year term, however call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term.

Supply of Non-wire Lesion Localisation Implants and Associated Implantation Devices

Products that enable accurate location of and guidance to non-palpable lesions without use of a localisation guide wire.

Options: The Framework Agreement will run for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years in instalments of one (1) year a maximum four (4) year term, however call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will run for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years in instalments of one (1) year a maximum four (4) year term, however call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term.

Supply of Sentinel Lymph Node Location Detectors

Products that enable accurate location of sentinel lymph nodes in patients (who have been previously injected with tracer fluid)

Options: The Framework Agreement will run for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years in instalments of one (1) year a maximum four (4) year term, however call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will run for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years in instalments of one (1) year a maximum four (4) year term, however call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term.

Supply of Sentinel Lymph Node Location Tracer Fluids, Except Radioisotopes

Non-radioisotope sentinel lymph node location tracer fluid that is suitable for injection into interstitial tissue. Supply of radioisotopes for sentinel lymph node location is outside the scope of this Lot of this framework agreement.

Options: The Framework Agreement will run for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years in instalments of one (1) year a maximum four (4) year term, however call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will run for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years in instalments of one (1) year a maximum four (4) year term, however call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033733-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | FULL DETAILS OF THE ELIGIBLE USERS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE INTERNET ADDRESS BELOW |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ENDOMAGNETICS; LABLOGIC SYSTEMS; Q MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES; SIRIUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS; STRYKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 33124200 - Radiodiagnostic devices
- 33124210 - Radiodiagnostic supplies

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2023 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033733-2023
- 17 Aug 2023 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024212-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coch.nhs.uk
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
- https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk

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