Planning

Premarket engagement for microbiology automation, including automated blood culture, microbial identification and susceptibility testing systems

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

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Planning

24 Jan 2025 at 09:02

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, on behalf of various Health and Social Care Trusts including the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service, is initiating a procurement process for microbiology automation solutions. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 33124100 for diagnostic devices, is currently in the planning stage and involves a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to engage with the market. The aim is to explore middleware solutions that integrate with automated systems for blood culture, microbial identification, and susceptibility testing. An informative market engagement session is scheduled for 18th February 2025, at the Supplies Centre, Gransha Hospital, Derry. Interested suppliers must register by 12:00 on 31st January 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in diagnostic devices, laboratory equipment, and medical technology solutions. Suitable candidates include companies that can provide comprehensive middleware solutions compatible with various automated microbiology systems. Participating in this process allows businesses to showcase their technological capabilities and secure contracts that foster growth in the healthcare and diagnostics sectors. The market engagement session offers a platform to demonstrate innovative solutions and build relationships with key stakeholders in the Health and Social Care domain in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Premarket engagement for microbiology automation, including automated blood culture, microbial identification and susceptibility testing systems

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to seek engagement with the market place on behalf of Health and Social Care for Northern Ireland to obtain a view of the market's ability to assist with middleware solutions for microbiology automation, including automated blood culture, microbial identification and susceptibility testing systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

BSO PaLS on behalf of HSCNI is inviting suppliers to participate in a market engagement session for middleware solutions for: Automated Blood Culturing Systems, Maldi-Tof Automated Identification Systems, Automated Antibiotic Identification & Sensitivity Testing Systems, Automated plate streakers, Smart Incubators, Smart sorting of plates for reading, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Imaging system for reading plates. The information session will be an opportunity for suppliers to present to a panel of Microbiologists. Suppliers who meet the participation requirements will be invited to a market engagement session. At this session, presenters will be required to: a) Provide an oral presentation on their middleware solution; and b) respond to questions or clarifications from those in attendance following the presentation. Please note that participation in this session will be limited based on technical capacity to supply a) all the equipment outlined above and b) a middleware solution that is compatible with all listed equipment. The Client also has limited capacity to facilitate market engagement; therefore, places will be restricted and it may not be possible to accommodate all interested suppliers. Additional information: The oral presentation will be scheduled to last approximately 20 minutes per presenting organisation. The expected outcome of this engagement is a clear understanding of middleware functionality. The presentation should include, but is not limited to, the following: middleware architecture and how each piece of equipment interacts with the middleware; data processing, exchange, reporting and analysis capabilities; data storage and QC data for images; connectivity capabilities to during Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS); and, contingency for operation during LIMS downtime. The market engagement session will be held on Tuesday 18th February. Suppliers interested in participating are required to register by contacting palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 31th January 2025 at 12:00. Please include your organisation's name and contact details in your email. The session will be held face-to-face at Procurement and Logistics Service, Supplies Centre, Gransha Hospital, Clooney Road, Derry, BT47 6YZ.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d5ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002465-2025
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

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

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

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

38434000 - Analysers

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 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
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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT47 6YZ
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Enagh
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

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