---
title: "Purchase of Biopsy System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066694"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QE FACILITIES LTD"
published: "2026-03-10"
---

# Purchase of Biopsy System

Buyer: QE FACILITIES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066694

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Purchase of Biopsy System" by QE Facilities Ltd culminated in a contract award to Becton Dickinson UK Ltd. Established as a public authority under central government, QE Facilities is located in Gateshead, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the Medical Equipment industry category, with operations completed in March 2026. The tender stage led to an award on 13th February 2026, with the contract duration spanning from 13th February to 13th March 2026. The procurement method was noted to be below the threshold, classified as goods by the supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, based in Wokingham, United Kingdom.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in biopsy systems. Large-scale businesses with a strong supply record in the healthcare sector could benefit from pursuing similar contracts, leveraging their capabilities to supply technologically advanced medical solutions. Becton Dickinson's successful award underscores the potential for firms with industry-specific knowledge to secure contracts through targeted procurement processes by public authorities like QE Facilities Ltd.

## Notice

Purchase of Encor Enspire Biopsy System Awarded to Becton Dickinson UK LTD Total cost - PS37,500 ex VAT, PS45,000 inc VAT (one-off payment)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021441-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QE FACILITIES LTD |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECTON, DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 15:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021441-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021441-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bd.com/en-uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/

## Provenance

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