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title: "Donor Sperm [5002340]"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046c14"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BSO PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF BELFAST HSC TRUST"
published: "2024-10-21"
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# Donor Sperm [5002340]

Buyer: BSO PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF BELFAST HSC TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046c14

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service (BSO PaLS) on behalf of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust involves the tender titled "Donor Sperm [5002340]" under the industry category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The procurement pertains to the region of Belfast, Northern Ireland (UKN) and has progressed to multiple stages, including initial tendering and awarding. The tender utilised an open procedure and includes a framework agreement, with the main procurement category being goods. Key dates encompass the initial tender closing on 26th June 2024 and the contract being signed on 17th October 2024, with a completion date scheduled over a total estimated value ranging from £80,000 to £665,157, inclusive of extension options and contingencies.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as well as medical and pharmaceutical products. The contract's nature and breadth make it suitable for both local and international suppliers, as evidenced by participation from firms such as European Sperm Bank, FAIRFAX CRYOBANK, Cryos International - Denmark ApS, and SEMOVO LIMITED—all SME entities. By offering electronic submission and communication avenues, the procurement process is accessible and transparent, favourable for businesses looking to expand their market presence in the healthcare supply chain within the UK and beyond, catering to both ongoing and future potential requirements. The framework agreement aspect also opens doors for long-term engagement and steady business opportunities through potential contract extensions of up to 24 months.

## Notice

Donor Sperm [5002340]

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Donor Sperm [5002340] Additional information: As stated in the Contract Notice, the Estimated Total Value is the upper value of a range which includes extension options and contingency for potential future requirements. The Total Value of this procurement is the awarded value and is the upper value of a range PS161,250 to PS665,157 which includes all extension options and contingency for future requirements as provided for within the tender documents. This is not a condition of contract or a guarantee of a level of business

Options: Option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 months

Renewal: Options to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033949-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | August 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | £330,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £665,157 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BSO PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF BELFAST HSC TRUST |
| Additional buyers | BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7BA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Blackstaff |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CRYOS INTERNATIONAL - DENMARK; EUROPEAN SPERM BANK; FAIRFAX CRYOBANK; SEMOVO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033949-2024
- 29 May 2024 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016759-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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