Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0d-48e1-738b-b4ea-10aed1f35ade/contract-for-the-supply-of-asset-tracking-gs1-barcodes-biocompatible-and-oven-c

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Contract for the Supply of Asset Tracking GS1 Barcodes (Biocompatible and Oven Cured) and associated services

[The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-princess-alexandra-hospital-nhs-trust)

Estimated value

£80,000

Published

2 Feb 2017

Deadline

Closed

10 Feb 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust intends to implement an asset tracking GS1 barcode system for instrument tracking. The Trust intends to purchase 100,000 unique GS1 asset tags (and associated enabling equipment and technology) that is capable to be affixed to instruments through oven curing method (least adhesive at initial tack, but strong adhesion after oven curing). The asset tags must be biocompatible to certified standards of ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-5, and ISO 10993-12.

Other technical information:

• Peel strength (adhesion) on steel, determined in accordance with DIN EN 1939, 1996 edition, at +23 °C (+/- 2 °C) 10 min. after application, test speed 300mm/min, peel angle 180°: > 10N/25mm

• Dynamic shear strength (cohesion) on steel, determined in accordance with DIN EN 1465, 1996 edition, at +23 °C (+/- 2 °C), 24h after curing, test speed 2mm/min > 4000N/312mm²

• Separating force of the covering N/25mm:

o Reverse 0.06-0.20\|Adhesive side 0.20-0.65

o Softening temperature from 50 °C to 80 °C

o Activation temperature from 130 °C

o Recommended curing temperature 130-200 °C

The Trust is currently seeking for providers that will be able to provide the objects of procurement stated above. NHS Terms and Conditions for Good and for Services applies.

## CPV classification

Barcode readers

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/44d49c19-ca0f-467c-b899-13d78b637a55)

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