--- title: "National Framework Agreement for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fde5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fde5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fde5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fde5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-09-24" --- # National Framework Agreement for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fde5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fde5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fde5.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has established a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Systems intended for NHS bodies and other UK public sector organisations. This strategic procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, covers the medical industry category specifically for biopsy needles and related devices. The framework agreement, which was awarded as of 24 September 2025, is supported by multiple suppliers including Aqua Medical Limited, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, BXTAccelyon Limited, Delta Surgical Limited, and Mermaid Medical Limited. Key locations involved in this agreement include Chester, United Kingdom, with a completion date set for 10 October 2033. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly SMEs that produce operating-theatre devices or focus on prostate biopsy systems. Given the open framework scheme, the agreement allows suppliers to either engage directly through a call-off process or engage in further competition, providing flexibility and potential growth avenues. Companies that can provide innovative medical solutions or demonstrate technical prowess in biopsy technology stand to benefit substantially from participating in this framework, which ensures a transparent and compliant procurement route for UK public sector organisations. ## Notice Commercial Procurement Services (CPS) wishes to award a framework agreement or agreements for the provision of Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Systems which will allow Participating Authorities to procure a system from a multi-supplier framework. The proposed framework will allow Participating Authorities to procure these goods in a legally compliant manner, with the assurance that Suppliers have met rigorous criteria. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: This is Framework 1 of an Open Framework. The Term of the Open Framework shall be 8 years from the Commencement Date. It is intended that the Open Framework will be reopened every 24 months as the Framework Host deems necessary. At these points, incumbent framework suppliers will have the opportunity to revise their Tender, or they may leave their offer as per their last framework tender submission. The term of Framework 1 shall be 24 months from the commencement date. ### Planning Information The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender. Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059300-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 | | Award date | 12 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | 2027-07-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,800,000 | | Lots value | £19,800,000 | | Awards value | £19,800,000 | | Contracts value | £19,800,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | 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 | 6 | | Supplier names | AQUA MEDICAL; BECTON, DICKINSON; BXTACCELYON; DELTA SURGICAL; MCT LIFESCIENCES; MERMAID MEDICAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141323 - Biopsy needles ## Release History - 24 Sep 2025 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059300-2025 - 13 Aug 2025 at 09:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048293-2025 - 18 Jun 2025 at 11:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033225-2025 - 7 Apr 2025 at 10:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013327-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059300-2025 24th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048293-2025 13th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033225-2025 18th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013327-2025 7th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5529 All Suppliers under this Framework have signed the Framework Agreement attached. ## Notice URLs - http://www.bxta.com - http://www.deltasurgical.co.uk - http://www.deltasurgical.co.uk/ - http://www.mermaidmedical.com - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.aqua-medical.co.uk - https://www.bd.com/en-uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mctlife.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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