--- title: "NHS Dumfries & Galloway - Histology Equipment" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000489249" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000489249" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000489249.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000489249.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD" published: "2017-09-25" --- # NHS Dumfries & Galloway - Histology Equipment Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000489249 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000489249) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000489249.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Dumfries and Galloway Health Board, pertains to the supply and installation of Histology equipment for the new NHS Dumfries & Galloway Hospital, located on the outskirts of Dumfries. This open tender, classified under the health industry category, is currently in the award stage, with key activities set to commence in September 2017. The deadline for tender submissions is 19 May 2017, and the project is valued at approximately £268,000. Contact for the tender is Lauren Fleming, with further details available through the NHS Dumfries & Galloway's official communication channels. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment and supplies, particularly those able to deliver high-quality histology instruments. Companies with experience in supplying and installing similar equipment in healthcare settings will be well-positioned to compete. The requirement also emphasises the need for relevant certifications and insurance, opening avenues for suppliers with robust quality management practices and established track records in the health sector. ## Notice The new acute hospital for NHS Dumfries & Galloway will open in late 2017. The site for the new Dumfries & Galloway Hospital is on the outskirts of Dumfries, close to the Garroch roundabout by the A75. NHS Dumfries and Galloway services a population of approximately 148,000 with 8 hospital sites across the region. The histology department within the DGRI currently has 12 members of staff which are involved in the receipt, fixation and processing of patient tissue samples for routine microscopic investigation and diagnosis. They plan to purchase new equipment to continue the service at the new hospital site. The Products are to be installed from September 2017. This tender is for the supply, delivery and installation of Histology equipment for the new NHS Dumfries & Galloway site. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Dumfries and Galloway is tendering for a Histology Equipment to be installed in the new Dumfries and Galloway Hospital. The requirement is for - Qty 1 LAB013 - Tissue Embedding Centre Qty 2 LAB013A - Machine; Tissue Processor Qty 1 LAB085 - Coverslipping Machine; mechanical; 610H 360W 420D Qty 1 LAB106 - Staining Machine for slides; 24 station; with heater and monitor; 600H 760 dia. Qty 2 LAB107 - Staining Machine for slides; 24 station; with heater and monitor; 600H 760 dia. Qty 1 LAB121 - Microtome Rotary; 300H 470W 400D It is intended that an award will be made to one successful Contractor who will act in the role of Prime Contractor for the supply of all Products and associated services to the Authority. The successful Contractor will be required to enter into a formal contract with the Authority on the terms of the Contract included in the Invitation to Tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296633 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Aug 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £268,000 | | Lots value | £268,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 4TG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM32 Glasgow City, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments ## Release History - 25 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296633 - 18 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280481 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280481 NHS Dumfries & Galloway - Histology Equipment - The new acute hospital for NHS Dumfries & Galloway will open in late 2017. The site for the new Dumfries & Galloway Hospital is on the outskirts of Dumfries, close to the Garroch roundabout by the A75. NHS Dumfries and Galloway services a population of approximately 148,000 with 8 hospital sites across the region. The histology department within the DGRI currently has 12 members of staff which are involved in the receipt, fixation and processing of patient tissue samples for routine microscopic investigation and diagnosis. They plan to purchase new equipment to continue the service at the new hospital site. The Products are to be installed from September 2017. This tender is for the supply, delivery and installation of Histology equipment for the new NHS Dumfries & Galloway site. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296633 NHS Dumfries & Galloway - Histology Equipment - The new acute hospital for NHS Dumfries & Galloway will open in late 2017. The site for the new Dumfries & Galloway Hospital is on the outskirts of Dumfries, close to the Garroch roundabout by the A75. NHS Dumfries and Galloway services a population of approximately 148,000 with 8 hospital sites across the region. The histology department within the DGRI currently has 12 members of staff which are involved in the receipt, fixation and processing of patient tissue samples for routine microscopic investigation and diagnosis. They plan to purchase new equipment to continue the service at the new hospital site. The Products are to be installed from September 2017. This tender is for the supply, delivery and installation of Histology equipment for the new NHS Dumfries & Galloway site. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsdg.scot.nhs.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000489249 - https://nhsnss.org - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000489249. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000489249.json.