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Donation and Patient Testing - Automated Red Cell Immunohaematology

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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18 Feb 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Procurement and Logistics Service (BSO PaLS), based in Belfast, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage for a contract titled "Donation and Patient Testing - Automated Red Cell Immunohaematology" under the supervision of the Central Purchasing Body. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically blood-testing reagents, according to CPV classification 33696200. The total value of the procurement is £4,092,035.63 for an initial seven-year period, with an option to extend for an additional 36 months, totalling approximately £5,845,765.19. The procurement method used was an open procedure, adhering to the legal basis 32014L0024. The contract was awarded to MEDICAL SUPPLY CO. LTD, based in Dublin, Ireland, and the contract signing date was 18th February 2025.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in medical supplies, particularly those involved in diagnostic reagents and equipment. Businesses with a focus on innovative medical solutions and established supply chains in the healthcare sector are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The scale of the contract and the prospect of a long-term engagement (up to 10 years) can provide substantial growth opportunities. As this is managed by a central purchasing body, businesses can leverage it to build strong relationships with public health entities like the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS) and expand their footprint within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Donation and Patient Testing - Automated Red Cell Immunohaematology

Notice Description

Donation and Patient Testing - Automated Red Cell Immunohaematology

Lot Information

Lot 1

Donation and Patient Testing - Automated Red Cell Immunohaematology. Additional information: This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service NIBTS. The value stated in II.1.7 is the Award Value over 7 years i.e. excluding the 36 month extension options. The Award Value of the initial 7-year contract period plus the 36-month extension is PS5845765.19

Options: The option to extend for any periods up to and including 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e37f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005671-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

38434520 - Blood analysers

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,092,035 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICAL SUPPLY

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