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title: "PPSA - Prepared Media"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0482fa"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-08-05"
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# PPSA - Prepared Media

Buyer: TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0482fa

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## Summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process for the supply of Prepared Media under the title "PPSA - Prepared Media". The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically catering to the culture medium industry (CPV: 24931250). This tender aims to secure prepared media supplies, including plated, liquid, and liquid chromogenic media, for various trusts across the South West region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the latest amendment shifting the submission deadline to 27th August 2024, instead of the earlier 19th August. The contract is valued at £4.5 million and has a contract period from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2029, with an option to extend by up to 24 months. Interested parties should submit their bids electronically or in writing before the specified deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory supplies and medical equipment manufacturing, particularly those with experience in producing culture media. With a substantial contract value and a stable contract period, businesses can ensure steady revenue and the potential for long-term collaboration with the NHS Trusts. Companies that can consistently deliver high-quality, reliable prepared media products are well-poised to benefit from this procurement. Medium to large-sized enterprises with the capacity to scale and meet NHS standards would find this opportunity particularly advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

The supply of Prepared Media (including Plated, Liquid and Liquid Chromogenic) to Trusts across the South West

Please register your interest and all tender documentation will be sent to you.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Prepared Media (including Plated, Liquid and Liquid Chromogenic) to Trusts across the South West

Please register your interest and all tender documentation will be sent to you.

Options: This contract has the option to be extended for up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024550-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ2 7AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Shiphay |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24931250 - Culture medium

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 15:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024550-2024
- 19 Jul 2024 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022540-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ppsa.nhs.uk/
- https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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