Tender

Microbiology & Serology Services

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Tender

16 Feb 2024 at 16:19

Tender

16 Feb 2024 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organization has issued a tender titled "Microbiology & Serology Services" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 23rd April 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 28th October 2024 and end on 27th October 2034. The tender is valued at £53,000,000 and is being conducted through an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender for Microbiology & Serology Services by NHS Blood and Transplant presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services, diagnostics, and automation system sectors. Companies capable of providing end-to-end solutions for blood-testing reagents, laboratory services, and diagnostic devices with interoperability provisions could compete effectively for this contract. The opportunity to work closely with the NHS on essential health-related services can be a significant growth opportunity for qualified businesses.

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Notice Title

Microbiology & Serology Services

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant requires a direct contractual relationship with either a manufacturer or any other economic operator for a complete end-to-end integrated solution for the Microbiology Serology screening/testing of blood and non-blood donations , which must include all the necessary equipment, installation, maintenance, consumables, reagents, software including an inter-interoperability provision with NHSBTs existing IT infrastructure and overall ongoing support mechanism that may be required to carry out the necessary testing. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6749b3-c248-4668-8f6b-5255fa9ca835
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

48921000 - Automation system

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Tennille Madigan
Contact Email
tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+447795483583

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FG
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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