Tender

Blood Culture Analysers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST

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14 Feb 2023 at 12:54

Tender

19 Jan 2023 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is inviting tenders for Blood Culture Analysers and Associated Consumables and Reagents. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a tender deadline of March 2nd, 2023. The buying organisation is located in Plymouth, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently active.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers in the healthcare industry specializing in blood analysers and diagnostic systems. The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust aims to replace existing systems with a contract worth £1,700,000 over a 5-year term. Suppliers must meet specific selection criteria and submit tenders electronically by the specified deadline. The Trust emphasises transparency and compliance with regulations to ensure a fair and competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

Blood Culture Analysers

Notice Description

Blood Culture Analysers and Associated Consumables and Reagents Reference T22/07/05

Lot Information

Lot 1

Blood Culture Analysers and Associated Consumables and Reagents The requirement is to replace the existing systems including associated consumables and reagents which are used to measure Blood Cultures. The contract length will be 5 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months. The contract value (Primary Term) for all Trusts combined is estimated at PS1,700,000. It is the intention of the Trusts to novate the award of this contract into the current and future Pathology Managed Laboratory Service contracts in this region, currently with Roche Diagnostics Ltd and Abbott Laboratories Ltd. By responding to the tender you are confirming your acceptance for the awarded contract to be novated.

Renewal: The primary term of the contract is 60 months with the option to extend for a up to a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0398d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004498-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

38434520 - Blood analysers

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Laura Gillson
Contact Email
laura.gillson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7785311957

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5YE
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Moor View
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

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