Award

Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 12:19

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 22:04

TenderUpdate

25 Mar 2024 at 16:27

Planning

19 Mar 2024 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing" is conducted by the Procurement and Logistics Service, a central purchasing body based in Belfast, United Kingdom. This tender belongs to the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The process is managed using an open procedure, governed by public law, with a value of approximately £3,998,012.51. The procurement involves multiple health trusts, including Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern, and Western Health and Social Care Trusts. The award criteria are balanced between quality (40%) and cost (60%). The most recent tender status was noted as unsuccessful on 23rd July 2025. Key deadlines included an initial closing date for submissions on 24th March 2025.

This procurement opportunity holds significant potential for businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment and pharmaceutical products. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying measuring instruments, meters, and related technologies may find this opportunity aligns with their capabilities. The emphasis on quality and cost in the award criteria suggests that competitive pricing and high standards in product offerings will be pivotal. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions with potential for technology integration, such as middleware/connectivity solutions, are particularly well-positioned to benefit. Engaging in this tender could open avenues for suppliers to establish or strengthen partnerships with prominent healthcare providers across Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing

Notice Description

Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing

Lot Information

OPTION A

Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing

Options: The option to extend for any periods up to and including 60 months.

OPTION B

Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing

Options: The option to extend for any periods up to and including 60 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044a5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042362-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

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

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38550000 - Meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,998,012 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,998,012 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Additional Buyers

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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
Not specified
Contact Email
palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

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