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Provision of the third-party serology controls for Virology department across BSPS Network

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Apr 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the awarding phase for the procurement titled "Provision of the third-party serology controls for Virology department across BSPS Network." This procurement falls under the "Pathology services" industry category (CPV Code: 85111800) and will be implemented in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under the National Microbiology Framework (Framework Reference: 5657). Key dates include the tender period end date on 4 April 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2032. The awarded contract is valued at £546,883.51 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specializing in pathology services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality serology controls. The contract’s seven-year duration offers a stable and long-term business relationship with the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. Bio-Rad Laboratories Limited, an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the trust's openness to engaging with smaller, specialised companies. This project is suitable for businesses looking to expand their market presence within the NHS network and demonstrate their expertise in delivering critical healthcare solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of the third-party serology controls for Virology department across BSPS Network

Notice Description

Award via the National Microbiology Framework (Framework Reference: 5657)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4523d57d-7467-439c-b3aa-58aea68ef05f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£546,883 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£546,883 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Priscilla Mulenga
Contact Email
priscilla.mulenga2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07824 518838

Buyer Location

Locality
FRIMLEY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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