Tender

Microbiology Serology and Ancillary Services

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Mar 2022 at 16:07

Tender

09 Mar 2022 at 09:26

Tender

08 Mar 2022 at 19:56

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant is currently seeking tenders for a Managed Service Contract for Microbiology Serology and Ancillary Testing, with a total estimated value of £150 million. This procurement is in the Tender stage and interested parties should note that the tender submission deadline is 12th April 2022. The services will be delivered across several locations in the UK, specifically Manchester, Filton, and Colindale, and are classified under various categories including Diagnostic Systems and Laboratory Reagents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the diagnostic services sector, particularly those involved in healthcare diagnostics and laboratory supplies. Companies with capabilities in providing comprehensive microbiological testing, including automation systems and ancillary diagnostic materials, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract duration begins on 1st March 2023 and extends until 1st March 2038, allowing for long-term partnership possibilities with the NHS Blood and Transplant.

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Notice Title

Microbiology Serology and Ancillary Services

Notice Description

This Procurement is for a single provider of a Microbiology Serology and Ancillary Testing Managed Service Contract to the Authority (NHS Blood and Transplant). The Service will be provided over a number of sites Manchester, Filton and Colindale. Further information can be found by downloading the associated ITT Documents from this portal. The opportunity will be available on the DHSC Atamis eTendering System. Select this link to access and register your organisation to the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, if you have not already done so. To find this opportunity in the eTendering system, select "Find Opportunities" and then search by project number or title. Once you have found the Opportunity, press the 'Register Interest' button to register your interest. This will make the project appear on 'My proposals and quotes'. From there you can review documents, send clarification messages, submit a tender response, or decline to respond, if you decide not to participate in the opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d243a1c-ad40-4a2b-9052-c03854700674
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

48921000 - Automation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 1 Mar 2038 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
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
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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