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Molecular Testing Platform and Test Kits [3725215]

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE NI BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

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TenderUpdate

05 Sep 2024 at 07:37

Award

10 Feb 2022 at 12:35

Tender

03 Dec 2021 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, on behalf of the NI Blood Transfusion Service, is managing the procurement for a "Molecular Testing Platform and Test Kits" in the laboratory and precision equipment industry. Located in Belfast, this process has gone through several stages including tender and award. The overall procurement value has been updated to £811,939, up from the initially reported £250,000. Key entities involved include Sussex Biologicals Ltd. as the supplier, and the whole process follows an open procurement method with essential deadlines falling in early 2022 for bid submission, award, and contract signing within the procurement’s completion date starting in late 2021 and extending to 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that support blood analysis. It's an ideal opportunity for companies that can offer precision testing solutions. Given the substantial contract value and the extended contract period, suppliers have the potential to secure long-term relationships and consistent revenue. Companies that offer competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and innovative technology will be well-positioned to compete for this contract and potentially grow their business within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Molecular Testing Platform and Test Kits [3725215]

Notice Description

Molecular Testing Platform and Test Kits [3725215]

Lot Information

Lot 1

Molecular Testing Platform and Test Kits [3725215]

Options: Option to extend for any period up to any including 36 months

Renewal: At contract renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fcc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028352-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£304,449 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£304,449 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2022

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE NI BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Additional Buyers

NI BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
medicalandops.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 6BT
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSSEX BIOLOGICALS

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