Planning

managed service for microbiology

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

06 Aug 2021 at 21:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is planning to issue a tender for a managed service in microbiology, encompassing bacteriology services and components of virology testing. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a virtual pre-market engagement day expected to take place in September 2021. Interested suppliers must confirm their participation by 9am on 10th September 2021 through the Bravo portal, with further details following this confirmation. The preferred procurement route is the open procedure, and the relevant industry classification falls under biomedical equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and services, particularly those with expertise in microbiology and virology. Companies that can provide ready-poured media and rapid PCR screening solutions will be well-positioned to participate in this process. Engaging in the pre-market engagement day allows prospective suppliers to showcase their capabilities and understand the Trust's requirements, thereby increasing their chances of securing the forthcoming contract.

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Notice Title

managed service for microbiology

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 Microbiology Managed Service. At the time of this notice the Microbiology Managed Service will cover Bacteriology services (including the provision of ready poured media) and elements of Virology testing, including some rapid PCR screening. The Trust intends to hold a virtual pre-market engagement day during the month of September 2021(actual date to be confirmed)and will make a final decision on the most appropriate route to market after this engagement day. 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. Details of this presentation are included in the pre-market engagement brief with this notice. If you wish to participate please confirm this in writing via the Bravo portal to Mr Daniel O'Sullivan - Category Manager by 9am Friday 10th September 2021. Details of the exact date and allocated time slot will then be sent to you via this portal. Please be advised that this notice is not a formal call for competition and participation in this pre-market engagement day is voluntary.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is to advise the market of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) intention to issue a tender opportunity for a Microbiology Managed Service. At the time of this notice the Microbiology Managed Service will cover Bacteriology services (including the provision of ready poured media) and elements of Virology testing, including some rapid PCR screening. The Trust intends to hold a virtual pre-market engagement day during the month of September 2021(actual date to be confirmed)and will make a final decision on the most appropriate route to market after this engagement day. 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. Details of this presentation are included in the pre-market engagement brief with this notice. If you wish to participate please confirm this in writing via the Bravo portal to Mr Daniel O'Sullivan - Category Manager by 9am Friday 10th September 2021. Details of the exact date and allocated time slot will then be sent to you via this portal. Please be advised that this notice is not a formal call for competition and participation in this pre-market engagement day is voluntary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d221
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019122-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
6 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
daniel.o'sullivan@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
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

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