Planning

NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING SOLUTION - PIN

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

14 Nov 2024 at 14:41

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), on behalf of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT), has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the procurement of a Next Generation Sequencing Solution. This procurement falls under the category of Medical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals, and Personal Care Products (CPV code 33000000) and is currently in the planning stage as of 14th November 2024. The initiative aims to support the Regional Molecular Diagnostics Service (RMDS) based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with relevant procurement activities scheduled to take place in early 2025. Key deadlines include the submission of the Declaration of Interest forms by 28th November 2024 and 19th December 2024, with site visits arranged for the week commencing 9th December 2024. Product awareness sessions will be held on 15th and 17th January 2025 at Belfast City Hospital.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in next-generation sequencing technologies, medical diagnostics, and laboratory equipment. Suppliers with capabilities in genetics, haematology, microbiology, and immunogenetics will find this project particularly well-aligned with their expertise. The procurement process encourages innovation, and participating organisations will benefit from direct engagement with the BHSCT, offering a chance to understand the specific requirements and constraints of the project. This is an excellent opportunity for firms to demonstrate their solutions, gain insights into market readiness, and potentially secure a key role in enhancing diagnostic services in Northern Ireland. Interested companies should act promptly to register their interest and prepare for the January 2025 engagement sessions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING SOLUTION - PIN

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice published by the Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) (the Authority), on behalf of our Client - the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT), to enter into pre-market engagement with interested suppliers, as PaLS are commencing work for the provision of a solution for next generation sequencing for the Regional Molecular Diagnostics Service (RMDS) which includes: Genetics, Haematology, Microbiology and Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratories based in the BHSCT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Prior Information Notice published by the Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) (the Authority), on behalf of our Client - the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT), to enter into pre-market engagement with interested suppliers, as PaLS are commencing work for the provision of a solution for next generation sequencing for the Regional Molecular Diagnostics Service (RMDS) which includes: Genetics, Haematology, Microbiology, Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratories based in the BHSCT. The RMDS offers services for Germline and Somatic testing to improve diagnosis, treatment options and management of patients with cancer, haematological conditions and rare genetic disorders. The germline service is divided into Constitutional Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, and the somatic service consists of a solid tumour and hematological malignancies section. The objectives of the Product Awareness Sessions are to: - * Gain initial supplier interest in supply and delivery / provision of the Next Generation Sequence Solution. * Seek interested parties to complete a site visit to RMDS to view current arrangements and floorplans. * Gain insight on the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions. * Establish how market ready suppliers currently are. * Ascertain how suppliers can assist the HSCNI to ensure Health and Safety Standards are met and to ensure compliance with all relevant and future legislation. * Understand risks and potential issues relating to supply and delivery of Next Generation Sequence Solution. * Gain a better understanding of the feasibility of the HSCNI requirements and the most appropriate procurement approach to follow. Additional information: Site Visits: Interested suppliers are requested to visit the client site and is mandatory to understand the client's infrastructure at the site. Advance arrangement is necessary. The Client has limited capacity to facilitate site visits; therefore, places will be restricted and it may not be possible to accommodate all interested suppliers. Sessions will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Market Engagement Questionnaire: Any interested suppliers are asked to complete and submit the associated questionnaire.. The Product Awareness Sessions will be an opportunity for suppliers to present to a panel of Next Generation Sequencing professionals. Interested suppliers will be invited to a product awareness session. This session will be scheduled to last approximately 60 minutes per presenting organisation and presenters will be required to:- a) Provide a video demonstration of the physical and practical functioning of the proposed solution. This video should last no more than 10 minutes. b) Provide an oral presentation on their equipment, testing capabilities and software to attendees, including IT connectivity capabilities. c). To be available for responding to questions or clarifications from those in attendance following the presentation, covering all aspects of system operation, connectivity, installation, commissioning, training, and after-sales servicing, including contingency services. The oral presentation will be scheduled to last approximately 30 minutes per presenting organisation, and should cover all aspects of functionality, including testing capabilities, turnaround time, throughput, sample processing, compatibility of sample and media types, consumables, quality management, ICT connectivity, software, aftersales support, and contingency. The participating organisations should be available for questions or clarification from those in attendance following the oral presentation, covering all aspects of system operation, connectivity, installation, commissioning, training, and after-sales servicing, including contingency services. Product awareness sessions are scheduled to take place in person, on Wednesday 15th & Friday 17th January 2025. It is likely that the Client will only be able to facilitate 2 days of supplier engagement sessions; therefore,. places will be limited, and it may not be possible to accommodate all interested suppliers. Sessions will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The venue for the product awareness session will be at Belfast City Hospital. To register interest, interested suppliers must complete the Declaration of interest form in Appendix 2, as detailed in the Declaration of Interest document once requested. Specific appointment times will be communicated to each supplier following this date.. What you need to do now: . a) If not registered on eTendersNI, do so on the website www.eTendersNI.gov.uk Go to the 'Suppliers new to eTendersNI' section and follow the registration process. Potential tenderers will be required to register against the relevant CPV codes applicable to them to ensure they receive email alerts regarding specific areas of interest. If already registered. b) Potential tenderers should review their contact details to ensure the information is up to date. Assistance is available from eTendersNI Helpdesk, telephone number: 08002404545.. c) Declare your interest in this Supplier engagement exercise by sending an email to palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net requesting a Declaration of Interest pack.. d) Complete the Declaration of Interest form Appendix 1. e) Submit your completed Declaration of Interest form Appendix 1 by email to palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net before the deadline at 15.00 hrs Thursday 28th November 2024.. f) Ensure that you will be available to attend site visits W.C. 9th December 2024. g) Complete the Declaration of Interest form Appendix 2 to participate in Product Awareness Session. h) Submit your completed Declaration of Interest form Appendix 2 to participate in Product Awareness Session before the deadline at 15:00 hrs Thursday 19th December 2024.. i) Complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire form. j) Submit the Market Engagement Questionnaire form by 15:00 on Thursday 19th December 2024.. k) Ensure that you will be available to attend the Supplier product awareness Session(s) on Wednesday 15th January 2025 and Friday 17th January 2025 in Belfast City Hospital and be able to present..

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b679
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036869-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
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

Further Information

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