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Development of Blood Mangement System to Allow Use of Historic Red Cell Phenotyping Results

NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

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09 Oct 2024 at 12:53

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23 Sep 2024 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS), located in Belfast, has completed a procurement process for the development of a business-critical blood management system called Pulse. The procurement pertains to IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and Internet support within the services category. The process followed a limited procurement method due to the exclusivity of the intellectual property rights involved. The contract was signed on 9th October 2024, with Savant Ltd being awarded the project, valued at GBP 41,150. The primary objective is to facilitate the use of Historic Red Cell Phenotyping results to reduce repeat donor testing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers experienced in developing and maintaining specialised healthcare systems. Businesses with expertise in OpenVMS environments, Mimer database systems, and end-to-end system support are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Collaborative projects with reputable public health bodies such as NIBTS can enhance a company's portfolio, offering expansion and credibility in the health technology industry.

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Notice Title

Development of Blood Mangement System to Allow Use of Historic Red Cell Phenotyping Results

Notice Description

Development of Buisness critical NIBTS blood managment system, Pulse, to facilitate use of Historic Red Cell Phenotyping results to reduce the need for repeat donor testing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Development of Buisness critical NIBTS blood managment system, Pulse, to facilitate use of Historic Red Cell Phenotyping results to reduce the need for repeat donor testing.

Procurement Information

The overall architecture of the system is based on ltanium-based servers running the OpenVMS operating environment. A Mimer database system provides the core data management environment, with an n-tier approach of a Windows business layer server and Windows client applications providing access to the system to end users. The nature of the relationship with NHSBT, access to source code for the ongoing development of the system, and the capability to support the overall system in an end-to-end manner results in all support an development work on the NIBTS Pulse system being exclusively delivered by Savant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049d0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032433-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 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
NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Contact Name
Matt Gillespie
Contact Email
matt.gillespie@nibts.hscni.net
Contact Phone
+44 2890531414

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 7ER
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAVANT

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