Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c18-a115-70ea-9442-22c3a84c2dbb/supply-of-microbiology-specimen-containers awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply of microbiology specimen containers [University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-hospitals-of-north-midlands-nhs-trust) Estimated value Not stated Published 16 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 6 Dec 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is an Acute Trust, providing a wide range of hospital services such as Accident and Emergency, Surgical, Medical Specialities, Therapy Services, Maternity and Paediatric Care. The UHNM Microbiology Department provides a comprehensive UKAS Accredited service for the UHNM, approximately 140 surrounding GP surgeries and peripheral hospitals. This Tender is for the provision of Microbiology Specimen Containers. The contract duration will be for 3 years anticipated start date 1 February 2017 with 2 x 12 months extension options. ## CPV classification Plastic products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d8088a23-6f38-445e-a1c6-1f26eefb59b9) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-hospitals-of-north-midlands-nhs-trust) [Sector More Leather, textiles & plastics materials tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/leather-textiles-plastics) ## More tenders like this [Linen – Acquisition de linge de maison · Ville d'Antibes (06) · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0b1b-7093-a28e-484221738657/france-linen-acquisition-de-linge-de-maison) [Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags – Ambalaje utilizate pentru colectarea, transportul și eliminarea finală a deșeurilor medicale periculoase · Spitalul Clinic Judetean de Urgenta Brasov · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-9563-70ec-a15e-a5ef9c20da90/romania-polythene-waste-and-refuse-sacks-and-bags-ambalaje-utilizate-pentru) [Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags – Framework agreement for green food waste bags and other sacks · Romerike Avfallsforedling Iks · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-65e1-7381-893c-acbfbfc4620b/norway-polythene-waste-and-refuse-sacks-and-bags-framework-agreement-for-gre) [Plastic products – Lieferung von Abfall- und Wertstoffbehälter aus Kunststoff · AVR Kommunal AöR · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1405e-7e46-73c5-a164-6048a86fffcb/germany-plastic-products-lieferung-von-abfall-und-wertstoffbehalter-aus-kun) [Cloth – (Α.Δ. 31/26) Προμήθεια Υφάσματος Συνθετικού Επικαλυμμένου με PVC · Ανώτατη Στρατιωτική Διοίκηση Υποστήριξης Στρατού (ΑΣΔΥΣ) / Διεύθυνση Προμηθειών (ΔΠΜ) · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1405f-5b69-70c1-8db5-90198f744601/greece-cloth-ad-3126-promitheia-yfasmatos-sinthetikou-epikalimmenoy-me-pv) [Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags – Accord-cadre relatif à la fourniture de sacs poubelles · Service public de wallonie · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1405f-88f9-7380-bcf6-97f440fd8a8e/belgium-polythene-waste-and-refuse-sacks-and-bags-accord-cadre-relatif-a-la)