Tender

Serology Managed Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a Serology Managed Service contract within the microbiological cultures industry category. This procurement process involves goods and is conducted under an open procedure. The key location for service delivery is Birmingham, UK (region UKG3). Interested suppliers should note that the tender documents indicate that price is not the sole award criterion, with all criteria detailed in the procurement documents. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 16:00 on 11th April 2025. The bids will be opened on 15th April 2025, with an anticipated award start date on the same day.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in microbiological and serology services to establish a long-term partnership, as the contract duration is set for approximately 7 years (2520 days). The total value of the contract is estimated at £1,750,000. Companies with competencies in providing comprehensive managed services in serology are encouraged to participate. Besides, given the NHS Trust's reputable standing and the importance of the service, winning this contract can significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and open doors for further contracts within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Serology Managed Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Serology Managed Service contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dbb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004071-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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