Scope
Reference
W119742
Description
The aim of this project is to identify the most appropriate and cost-effective IVF media suite to supply to Jessop Fertility, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS trust.
Total value (estimated)
- £510,000 excluding VAT
- £612,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2028
- Possible extension to 5 April 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
2 + 1 year extension
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
2 + 1 year extension
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 85111310 - In vitro fertilisation services
- 24950000 - Specialised chemical products
Contract locations
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 3
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 3
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Lot 1 - IVF Media
Lot 2 - Embryo Transfer Media
Lot 3 - Cryo-preservation
Lot 4 - Glassware and Plasticware
Lot 1. IVF Media
Description
The IVF Media suite must be CE or UKCA marked as a classification suitable for their intended purpose, i.e. for human clinical IVF
Lot value (estimated)
- £174,000 excluding VAT
- £208,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Embryo Transfer Media
Description
Media should be supplied containing human serum albumin or an appropriate recombinant albumin where appropriate.
Lot value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Cryopreservation
Description
Supply of products designed to simplify vitrification and freezing
Lot value (estimated)
- £42,000 excluding VAT
- £50,400 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Glassware and Plasticware
Description
Supply of CE or UKCA marked glassware or plasticware to maintain the safety and efficacy of the IVF process.
Lot value (estimated)
- £234,000 excluding VAT
- £280,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. IVF Media
Lot 2. Embryo Transfer Media
Lot 3. Cryopreservation
Lot 4. Glassware and Plasticware
Nil
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. IVF Media
Lot 2. Embryo Transfer Media
Lot 3. Cryopreservation
Lot 4. Glassware and Plasticware
The culture media suite must be CE or UKCA marked for human clinical ART and provide a comprehensive culture system capable of supporting all required human ART laboratory processes. The registration marking must include disclosure of medium composition, safety assessment and post-market surveillance to assess the long-term safety of the products
Particular suitability
Lot 1. IVF Media
Lot 2. Embryo Transfer Media
Lot 3. Cryopreservation
Lot 4. Glassware and Plasticware
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
26 January 2026
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 February 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submit bid via https://health-family.force.com/login
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price has a weighting percentage of 45% |
Price | 45.00% |
| Quality | Quality has a weighting percentage of 45% |
Quality | 45.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value has a weighting percentage of 10% |
Cost | 10.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days after PO is supplied
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYZV-3517-VQCJ
Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
United Kingdom
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - central government