Automated Mycobacteria Culturing Systems, Media, Manual Broth Microdilution, Antimicrobial Diffusion Discs and Test Strips - 4463384

Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern, Western Health and Social Care Trust and the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service.

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2024 at 15:44

Tender

08 Jul 2024 at 14:16

Planning

08 Sep 2023 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Automated Mycobacteria Culturing Systems, Media, Manual Broth Microdilution, Antimicrobial Diffusion Discs and Test Strips was spearheaded by the Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern, and Western Health and Social Care Trusts, and the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service. This complex procurement falls under the medical equipment industry category, specifically targeting diagnostic devices and supplies. The process encompassed multiple lots and was conducted through an open procedure, culminating in the award of contracts on 19 December 2024. The contracts awarded in this procurement spanned various products necessary for medical diagnostics and treatment, ensuring comprehensive support and provision for healthcare services across Northern Ireland.

This procurement tender presents numerous growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and diagnostic equipment. With a total procurement value exceeding GBP 10 million, this contract provides significant supply and delivery opportunities across multiple lots, including prepared media, differential media, antimicrobial diffusion discs, and gradient diffusion test strips. Such opportunities are especially enticing for suppliers of medical and laboratory reagents, as well as manufacturers of diagnostic kits and systems. SMEs, in particular, would find this tender advantageous due to the substantial contract values and the potential for long-term partnerships with principal healthcare trusts within the region. This engagement also offers a platform for suppliers to showcase their capabilities in supporting advanced healthcare services and enhancing diagnostic frameworks, further driving their business growth and market reputation in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Automated Mycobacteria Culturing Systems, Media, Manual Broth Microdilution, Antimicrobial Diffusion Discs and Test Strips - 4463384

Notice Description

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern and Western HSC Trusts and the NI Blood Transfusion Service invites you to respond to this CfT for Automated Mycobacteria Culturing Systems, Media, Manual Broth Microdilution, Antimicrobial Diffusion Discs and Test Strips.

Lot Information

Supply and delivery of Prepared Media

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern and Western HSC Trusts and the NI Blood Transfusion Service invites you to respond to this CfT for Automated Mycobacteria Culturing Systems, Media, Manual Broth Microdilution, Antimicrobial Diffusion Discs and Test Strips. Additional information: This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern, Western Health and Social Care Trust and the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service. The total procurement value is PS10,301,522.45 as stated in II.1.7. The value for the initial contract period of 6 years is PS7,726,141.84. Should the option of an additional 24 months extension be utilised, the approximate spend is PS2,575,380.61. None of the figures above represent a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: The option to extend for any period up to and including 24 Months.

Supply and delivery of Differential Media

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern and Western HSC Trusts and the NI Blood Transfusion Service invites you to respond to this CfT for Automated Mycobacteria Culturing Systems, Media, Manual Broth Microdilution, Antimicrobial Diffusion Discs and Test Strips. Additional information: This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern, Western Health and Social Care Trust and the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service. The total procurement value is PS10,301,522.45 as stated in II.1.7. The value for the initial contract period of 6 years is PS7,726,141.84. Should the option of an additional 24 months extension be utilised, the approximate spend is PS2,575,380.61. None of the figures above represent a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: The option to extend for any period up to and including 24 Months.

Supply and delivery of Antimicrobial Diffusion Discs and consumables

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern and Western HSC Trusts and the NI Blood Transfusion Service invites you to respond to this CfT for Automated Mycobacteria Culturing Systems, Media, Manual Broth Microdilution, Antimicrobial Diffusion Discs and Test Strips. Additional information: This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern, Western Health and Social Care Trust and the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service. The total procurement value is PS10,301,522.45 as stated in II.1.7. The value for the initial contract period of 6 years is PS7,726,141.84. Should the option of an additional 24 months extension be utilised, the approximate spend is PS2,575,380.61. None of the figures above represent a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: The option to extend for any period up to and including 24 Months.

Supply and delivery of Antimicrobial Gradient Diffusion Test Strips

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern and Western HSC Trusts and the NI Blood Transfusion Service invites you to respond to this CfT for Automated Mycobacteria Culturing Systems, Media, Manual Broth Microdilution, Antimicrobial Diffusion Discs and Test Strips. Additional information: This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern, Western Health and Social Care Trust and the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service. The total procurement value is PS10,301,522.45 as stated in II.1.7. The value for the initial contract period of 6 years is PS7,726,141.84. Should the option of an additional 24 months extension be utilised, the approximate spend is PS2,575,380.61. None of the figures above represent a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: The option to extend for any period up to and including 24 Months.

Supply and delivery of Specialist Media and Tests

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern and Western HSC Trusts and the NI Blood Transfusion Service invites you to respond to this CfT for Automated Mycobacteria Culturing Systems, Media, Manual Broth Microdilution, Antimicrobial Diffusion Discs and Test Strips. Additional information: This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern, Western Health and Social Care Trust and the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service. The total procurement value is PS10,301,522.45 as stated in II.1.7. The value for the initial contract period of 6 years is PS7,726,141.84. Should the option of an additional 24 months extension be utilised, the approximate spend is PS2,575,380.61. None of the figures above represent a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: The option to extend for any period up to and including 24 Months.

Supply and Delivery of Manual Broth Microdilution Sensitivity Testing

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern and Western HSC Trusts and the NI Blood Transfusion Service invites you to respond to this CfT for Automated Mycobacteria Culturing Systems, Media, Manual Broth Microdilution, Antimicrobial Diffusion Discs and Test Strips. Additional information: This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern, Western Health and Social Care Trust and the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service. The total procurement value is PS10,301,522.45 as stated in II.1.7. The value for the initial contract period of 6 years is PS7,726,141.84. Should the option of an additional 24 months extension be utilised, the approximate spend is PS2,575,380.61. None of the figures above represent a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: The option to extend for any period up to and including 24 Months.

Supply and delivery of Automated Mycobacteria culturing systems

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern and Western HSC Trusts and the NI Blood Transfusion Service invites you to respond to this CfT for Automated Mycobacteria Culturing Systems, Media, Manual Broth Microdilution, Antimicrobial Diffusion Discs and Test Strips. Additional information: This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern, Western Health and Social Care Trust and the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service. The total procurement value is PS10,301,522.45 as stated in II.1.7. The value for the initial contract period of 6 years is PS7,726,141.84. Should the option of an additional 24 months extension be utilised, the approximate spend is PS2,575,380.61. None of the figures above represent a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: The option to extend for any period up to and including 24 Months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fb19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041036-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

24931250 - Culture medium

33100000 - Medical equipments

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

33696300 - Chemical reagents

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

38434000 - Analysers

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,777,401 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,777,398 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,301,520 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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 Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern, Western Health and Social Care Trust and the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service.
Additional Buyers

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Business Services Organisation

Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of the Clients listed in I.1.

NI Blood Transfusion Service

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Procurement and Logistics Service

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Western Health and Social Care Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT12 6HU
Postcode Area
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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND LTD

BIOMERIEUX UK LTD

CRUINN DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED

Fannin Limited

Launch Diagnostics Ltd

MEDICAL SUPPLY CO. LTD

PREMIER SCIENTIFIC LTD

SYNTEC SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

Trafalgar Scientific Ltd

Further Information

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