Tender

Clinical Microbiology Managed Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 15:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a Clinical Microbiology Managed Service, classified under the industry category of Microbiological cultures. This procurement process, which is in the Tender stage, seeks to secure a provider who can deliver this service within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract value is estimated at £8,000,000, and the procurement follows an open procedure (above threshold). The tender was published on 6th February 2025, with a tender period ending on 31st March 2025. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2032.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in microbiological services. Large enterprises experienced in clinical microbiology and managing similar services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the duration and value of the contract, businesses with the capacity to deliver long-term, high-quality service provision stand to benefit considerably from this opportunity. The open procurement method ensures a competitive bidding process, encouraging innovation and cost-effectiveness from potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Microbiology Managed Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Clinical Microbiology Managed Service. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c205bc2e-a34f-46f2-b132-3a598f8b28a5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Robert Morris
Contact Email
robert.morris@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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