Planning

managed service for biochemistry

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

08 Sep 2021 at 12:52

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Sep 2021 at 15:25

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for a "Managed Service for Biochemistry". This service will encompass automated chemistry and immunoassay capabilities across four sites: Queen Elizabeth, Birmingham Heartlands, Good Hope, and Solihull Hospitals. Key dates include a virtual pre-market engagement day on 21st September 2021 and an engagement end date of 14th September 2021, by which interested suppliers must confirm their participation. The procurement method favoured is the "open" procedure, and the contract falls within the biomedical equipment category, located in the West Midlands, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in biomedical equipment and laboratory services, particularly those capable of delivering automated chemistry and immunoassay solutions. Suppliers that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity especially suitable, as the procurement process encourages participation from varied business types. Engaging in the pre-market day will allow businesses to showcase their capabilities, fostering potential collaborations and enhancing their visibility in the healthcare procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

managed service for biochemistry

Notice Description

This notice is to advise the market of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) intention to issue a tender opportunity for a Biochemistry Managed Service. At the time of this notice the Biochemistry Managed Service will cover an automated chemistry and immunoassay service including pre- and post - analytics across four sites (Queen Elizabeth, Birmingham Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals). The scope of analysis will include, but not limited to, routine chemistry, immunoassay, immunology, serology, therapeutic drug monitoring (including antibiotics). The Trust intends to hold a virtual pre-market engagement day on 21/09/ 2021 and will make a final decision on the most appropriate route to market after this engagement day. However, the Trust's preferred route to market currently is via the "open" procedure. Suppliers who wish to attend the virtual pre-market engagement day will be required to give a small presentation on a series of points the Trust wishes to explore, as outlined in the attached overarching service scope. If you wish to participate please confirm this in writing via the Bravo portal by 12 noon on 14/09/2021 and you will be sent an allocated time slot plus any other relevant information. Please be advised that this notice is not a formal call for competition and participation in this pre-market engagement day is voluntary. Additional information: To express an interest in attending a market engagement day. please confirm via the response form on Bravo https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/50731509017BAC378361 direct link to response form: Name of Bravo object: pqq__28666 - Managed Service for Biochemistry - Market Engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae8d97b7-44c9-421e-b757-7ffc2dd711c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1e1296-9ef3-43bb-9a61-89156bf57783
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
Not specified
Contact Email
ellie.talbot@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

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