Tender

Clinical Microbiology Managed Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is soliciting bids for a Clinical Microbiology Managed Service. This procurement process is in the tender stage under an open procedure. The tender, titled "Clinical Microbiology Managed Service," falls under the goods industry category, specifically covering microbiological cultures (CPV: 33698100). The project is located in the UKG3 region, and electronic as well as written submissions are accepted. Key deadlines include the tender submission end date on 31st March 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing on 1st April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in clinical microbiology, particularly those supplying microbiological cultures and managed services. With an estimated contract value of £8,250,000 and a contract period lasting approximately 2520 days, it offers a substantial long-term business growth potential. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive microbiology services and a proven track record in healthcare procurement would be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

Clinical Microbiology Managed Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Clinical Microbiology Managed Service Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Clinical Microbiology Managed Service contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004012-2025
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
£8,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 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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