Award

Bacterial Screening of Platelets

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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17 Aug 2023 at 07:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant, acting as the buyer, has awarded the contract for "Bacterial Screening Managed Service Contract" to BIOMERIEUX UK LIMITED. This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically for diagnostic devices in the medical equipment industry. The contract covers the supply, maintenance, and consumables for bacterial screening of platelet devices. Commencing in 2016, the contract is active until December 31, 2023, providing opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector to engage, particularly SMEs due to the scale of the supplier. The contract was signed on February 4, 2016, and the extension to June 30, 2025, aims to ensure the completion of procurement activities on time.

The procurement process by the NHS Blood and Transplant represents an opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment industry to engage in supplying diagnostic devices related to bacterial screening. The contract, initially set to end in 2023, has been extended to accommodate additional works and services to meet emerging market demands and technological advancements. BIOMERIEUX UK LIMITED, being the supplier, demonstrates the importance of SME participation in public procurement processes, especially in sectors requiring specialized medical equipment and services. Businesses interested in growth through public procurements within the healthcare sector should monitor similar tender opportunities for potential future engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bacterial Screening of Platelets

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, Maintenance & Consumables of Bacterial Screening of Platelet devices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f080
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024112-2023
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

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,030,429 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 201610 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 30 Jun 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

BIOMERIEUX

Further Information

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