Tender

Blood Gas Testing (POCT) Managed Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

10 Dec 2024 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an active tender for the provision of a Managed Service for Blood Gas Testing (Point of Care) valued at £5.95 million. This procurement falls under the industry category of Analysers (CPV code 38434000) and pertains to the delivery of goods. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage using an open procedure, with key milestones including the tender period ending on 13 January 2025 and bid opening on 10 December 2024. The service will be delivered across all UHB sites located in the UKG3 region, aiming to maintain a high-quality, patient-focused service supported by a multidisciplinary team.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical analysers and point-of-care testing services. With an estimated 10,000 users across multiple sites, companies providing innovative, reliable, and patient-centric solutions are well-suited to compete. The contract spans a period of seven years (2520 days), ensuring long-term engagement and potential for growth. Interested businesses must submit their bids electronically or in written form, adhering to the stipulated guidelines for variant policy and language requirements. This procurement is ideal for firms experienced in managing comprehensive healthcare services within large and diverse hospital networks.

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Notice Title

Blood Gas Testing (POCT) Managed Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Managed Service for Blood GasTesting (Point of Care) for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender for the Provision of a Managed Service for Blood GasTesting (Point of Care) for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

Point of Care Testing (POCT) Services are delivered throughout all UHB sites. UHB POCT Services strives to provide a high quality, safe, patient focused, service in a timely manner which is sensitive to patients physical, mental and cultural needs. The service is delivered by an experienced, motivated multi-disciplinary team. There are well established links into all specialty clinical teams across the Trust. There are an estimated 10,000 users of the service across all sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c616
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039790-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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


CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Robert Morris
Contact Email
robert.morris@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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