Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc0-fbf9-72e1-9bec-85008b1efeb2/real-time-healthcare-tracking-and-patient-flow-systems-national-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Real Time Healthcare Tracking and Patient Flow Systems National Framework [Countess Of Chester Hospital](https://tendernation.io/buyers/countess-of-chester-hospital) Estimated value £1 Published 15 Jul 2020 Deadline Closed 10 Aug 2020 ## 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. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 This notice is published for transparency purposes only. For the avoidance of doubt, no new procurement process has been undertaken. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, through its Commercial Procurement Services, wishes to award a multi-supplier national framework agreement with two Lots: - Lot 1 supply, installation and support of Real-Time Healthcare Tracking and Patient Flow Systems; - Lot 2 maintenance and support of installed Real-Time Healthcare Tracking and Patient Flow Systems. Lot 2 is expected to be used to award contracts for the ongoing maintenance of an already installed system. Tenders may be submitted for one or both Lots. How to express interest and bid for this opportunity: - browse to the esourcing portal [nhssourcing.co.uk](https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk) and click on view current opportunities; - select the title of the ITT; - review the ITT, framework agreement specification, prerequisites and list of eligible users (you may do this without registering); - register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once); - accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', Enter your organisation and user details; Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete; You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). - login to the portal with the username/password; - click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. 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If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. Additional information: This notice is published for transparency purposes only. For the avoidance of doubt, no new procurement process has been undertaken. Read full description ## CPV classification Surgical tracking and tracing systems Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8d673ff0-569b-41ef-bce3-55bd92bfc917) 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. 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