Scope
Reference
F/077/TAS/25/SB
Description
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Contract 1
Suppliers (6)
- AQUA MEDICAL LIMITED
- BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED
- BXTACCELYON LIMITED
- DELTA SURGICAL LIMITED
- MCT LIFESCIENCES LTD
- MERMAID MEDICAL LIMITED
Contract value
- £19,800,000 excluding VAT
- £23,760,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 22 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33141323 - Biopsy needles
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 6 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
AQUA MEDICAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 15227860
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCPH-4817-GQWX
66b Smith Street
Warwick
CV344HU
United Kingdom
Email: sales@aquamedical.co.uk
Website: https://www.aqua-medical.co.uk
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED
- Companies House: 00852702
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHZZ-3496-WYWM
1030 Eskdale Road
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@bd.com
Website: https://www.bd.com/en-uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
BXTACCELYON LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRTM-4814-ZBQN
The Coach house, Grenville Court Britwell Road
Slough
SL1 8DF
United Kingdom
Email: customer@bxta.com
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
DELTA SURGICAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 04154893
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTRQ-9894-RGGG
Unit 10, Evolution Hooters Hall Road
Newcastle
ST5 9QF
United Kingdom
Email: jenni@deltasurgical.co.uk
Website: http://www.deltasurgical.co.uk
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
MCT LIFESCIENCES LTD
- Companies House: 11869856
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQC-7864-HJQQ
16 Hartdames
Milton Keynes
MK5 7HP
United Kingdom
Email: info@mct-lifesciences.co.uk
Website: https://www.mctlife.co.uk/
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
MERMAID MEDICAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 07637052
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGPH-4336-DLZN
Room No. A1 Maghull Business Centre
Maghull
L31 2HB
United Kingdom
Email: customer@mermaidmedical.co.uk
Website: http://www.mermaidmedical.com
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RJR
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGCG-2135-TXWL
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Email: info@coch-cps.co.uk
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - central government