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FOR PROVISION OF A NEW BLOOD CULTURE MANAGED SERVICE FOR NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust is currently seeking a supplier for the provision of a new blood culture managed service at its Carlisle location. This tender, titled "FOR PROVISION OF A NEW BLOOD CULTURE MANAGED SERVICE," falls under the industry category of medical services, specifically focusing on reagents and contrast media (CPV code 33696000). The procurement process is at the planning stage, with a tender period that ended on 17 October 2016. The contract stipulates a start date of 1 December 2016 and runs until 30 November 2019, with an estimated contract value of £200,000 and a minimum value of £180,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, promoting transparency and competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment services, particularly those capable of providing managed services, consumables, and staff training. Companies with expertise in laboratory services, analysers, and pathology services would find this an ideal opportunity to engage. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, thereby fostering a diverse range of suppliers capable of enhancing the trust's operational capabilities in managing blood culture analysis effectively.

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Notice Title

FOR PROVISION OF A NEW BLOOD CULTURE MANAGED SERVICE FOR NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Notice Description

NCUH are looking to appoint a Supplier to provide a fully Managed Service contract for a New Blood Culture analysis Managed Service at their Carlisle site. Following successful award an individual contract will be signed in respect of this site. The Trust wishes to implement a Managed Service contract to replace the existing reagent rental blood culture machine. The current arrangement is that we are provided with a blood culture machine which is interfaced to the laboratory information system. We currently purchase blood culture bottles and identification kits and the bottle price is a "reagent rental" price which includes the use of the blood culture machine. The Trust is looking to appoint a single Supplier to provide an efficient Managed Service, to be implemented and closely managed for the duration of the Contract at the respective Trust site. The Service will be inclusive of equipment, consumables, staff training, support & maintenance, regular review meetings & reports. North Cumbria University Hospitals (NCUHT), Carlisle currently has an approximate annual use of 16,000 blood culture bottles per annum. This consists of aerobic, anaerobic and paediatric bottles. The ratio is roughly 6,500-7,500 of each of the aerobic/anaerobic bottles with the remaining being paediatric bottles. The Trust is looking to appoint a Supplier and intends to let a Managed Service Contract (MSC) to replace an existing reagent rental contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b196d73-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed25e3f-4b64-419c-baea-f6f98f5539f4
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

38434000 - Analysers

51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA2 7HY
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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