Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1e-e898-7342-8560-9f653b0497c0/provision-of-vacuum-assisted-breast-biopsy-units-plus-associated-consumables awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy units plus associated consumables [Bristol & Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bristol-weston-nhs-purchasing-consortium) Estimated value £687,915 to £850,000 Published 12 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 29 Dec 2017 ## 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 Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy has been utilised within the Bristol Breast Care Centre for some 15 years. The unit has already looked at a number of devices on the market as the devices currently in use are coming to the end of their useful life. Warranties are in place for the current devices but there may be a reduced capability to repair them in the near future. An extensive examination of the Trust's requirements has been undertaken and a detailed specification has been prepared. The Trust has decided to frame this procurement in terms of either bids for a lease deal or a placement deal so as to offer prospective bidders the greatest amount of flexibility. Due to the intention to contract over 5 years (with an additional x2 12 month extension period) it was felt that the optimal route to market in terms of effectiveness and efficiency would be via an open OJEU process. ## CPV classification Surgical instruments Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/28f9b6d6-0538-4b8c-89c4-596d7059f692) 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 Bristol & Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bristol-weston-nhs-purchasing-consortium) [Sector More Medical equipment & pharmaceuticals tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/medical-equipment-pharmaceuticals) ## More tenders like this [Enteral feeds – Enteralna prehrana · Klinički Bolnički Centar Split · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-61f0-727d-a7e5-8af11fde40a5/croatia-enteral-feeds-enteralna-prehrana) [Medical consumables – Disinfection and cleaning agents for clean rooms for the health authorities in Norway · Sykehusinnkjøp HF · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-629b-71e3-9d15-1566305fee3b/norway-medical-consumables-disinfection-and-cleaning-agents-for-clean-rooms) [Cardiovascular devices – Echipamente medicale, reactivi si consumabile pentru proiect SEARCH-VASC · Spitalul Universitar de Urgenta Bucuresti · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7b70-701e-8db6-548c9a12e7d9/romania-cardiovascular-devices-echipamente-medicale-reactivi-si-consumabile) [Ultrasonic unit – Ultrahang készülékek beszerzése · Szegedi Tudományegyetem · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7bcc-71ad-9cac-d27862dc4773/hungary-ultrasonic-unit-ultrahang-keszulekek-beszerzese) [Injectable solutions – Dostawa płynów infuzyjnych, środków kontrastowych (...), w podziale na 50 części. · Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny w Białej Podlaskiej · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-620a-7237-a97a-c48819290b4a/poland-injectable-solutions-dostawa-plynow-infuzyjnych-srodkow-kontrastowyc) [Various medicinal products – ct2395/2026 - framework contract for the supply of bupropion hydrochloride150mg and 300mg modified-release tablets/capsules · Department of Contracts · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-63b4-73ea-a7ea-3c33a886a132/malta-various-medicinal-products-ct23952026-framework-contract-for-the-su)