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Automated Sub-culturing system (call-off contract awarded)

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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06 Nov 2024 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant has awarded a call-off contract for an Automated Sub-culturing system under a framework agreement to DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC LIMITED. The procurement falls under the industry category of microbiological cultures (CPV code: 33698100) and includes repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment (CPV code: 50420000). This procurement stage is complete, with the award status marked as 'active' on 5 November 2024, and the contract spans from 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2033. The total contract value is £490,000, with the primary delivery location being England, UK, specifically the postal code NW9 5BG.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in microbiological cultures and equipment maintenance within the medical industry. Companies with expertise in developing and maintaining sophisticated laboratory equipment, particularly automated sub-culturing systems, would be well-suited for such contracts. Even though this particular contract is not open for SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrates the potential for considerable work within the NHS frameworks, encouraging similar calibre suppliers to consider future engagements.

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Notice Title

Automated Sub-culturing system (call-off contract awarded)

Notice Description

Walk Away Specimen Processor, Maintenance and Equipment Framework Agreement Call-off Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b625ec20-1e7a-4775-8c7f-9672189ffd98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74ff225-f998-4865-93af-769069dfc673
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2033 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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