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Consumables for Portable POCT Blood Analysers

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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18 Mar 2021 at 12:47

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11 Mar 2021 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply and delivery of consumables for portable POCT blood analysers is being conducted by the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This tender, classified under the goods category and identified by the CPV code for detection and analysis apparatus, is currently at the Award stage. The contract has been awarded to Abbott Laboratories Ltd, with an arrangement effective from 20 March 2021 to 20 March 2022. This procurement was carried out using a limited method—negotiated without the publication of a contract notice—due to the specific technical requirements necessitating continuity of service.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the healthcare supplies and medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in analytical equipment and consumables. Given the nature of the contract, businesses capable of supplying compatible blood gas and chemistry reagents are especially well-suited to explore opportunities in similar future tenders. The specific alignment with established suppliers like Abbott Laboratories also indicates a strategic need for firms that can meet rigorous technical and compliance standards to support ongoing clinical operations.

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Notice Title

Consumables for Portable POCT Blood Analysers

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of Consumables for POCT blood gas and blood chemistry reagents for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust intends to award a contract for the supply and delivery of POCT blood gas and blood chemistry reagents and consumables to Abbott Laboratories Ltd. This is to be a bridging arrangement for the period 20/03/2021 - 20/03/2022 to allow for continuity of clinical service. A competitive tender process was carried out and has now been awarded. This arrangement is required to provide continuity of clinical service whilst the newly awarded contract is implemented (i.e. installation of equipment etc.). Additional information: It is proposed to award a contract to Abbott Laboratories Ltd for a maximum period of up to 12 months.

Procurement Information

Explanation: In compliance with Paragraph 32(5)(b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, the contracting authority requires additional deliveries by the original supplier, Abbott Laboratories Ltd, which are intended as the extension of existing supplies where a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristic which would result in incompatibility in operation and maintenance. These deliveries are required for the period 20/03/2021 - 20/03/2022. A procurement exercise was conducted for the supply of these goods and has now concluded with an award of contract. This contract without a call for competition is a bridging arrangement to allow for continuity of clinical service whilst the new contract is fully implemented.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029aa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005505-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Derek McKillop
Contact Email
derek.mckillop@setrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT16 1RH
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Dundonald
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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