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Secondary Blood Grouping & Sickle Cell Testing

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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18 Oct 2022 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant has awarded a contract for the provision of Secondary Blood Grouping & Sickle Cell Testing to IBG IMMUCOR LIMITED. The procurement falls under the goods category, with the contract period running from August 8, 2016, to July 31, 2023. The framework agreement was extended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and then halted due to resource availability issues.

This procurement opportunity by the NHS Blood and Transplant for medical equipment presents a chance for businesses specializing in diagnostic systems to secure contracts. The contracting authority, NHS Blood and Transplant, is based in Bristol, UK. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract currently active until 2025, allowing for prioritization of resources and completion of procurement activities on time. Suitable businesses equipped to provide testing equipment and maintenance services in the healthcare industry are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Secondary Blood Grouping & Sickle Cell Testing

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Secondary Blood Grouping and Sickle Cell testing equipment, maintenance and supply of testing reagents/consumables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0376be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029344-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,666,666 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2016 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Jo Murphy
Contact Email
jo.murphy@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1179212718

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBG IMMUCOR

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