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Automated Donor and Patient Immunohematology testing

NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

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18 Apr 2025 at 08:32

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17 Apr 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service has awarded a contract for automated donor and patient immunohematology testing. This procurement falls under the category of blood analysis services and blood-grouping reagents and is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The procurement process was completed via a direct award due to technical reasons outlined in Schedule 5 (5) (6) (a). The contract is valued at £180,000 excluding VAT, with a gross amount of £216,000, and is scheduled to commence on 2nd May 2025, lasting until 31st October 2025. The standstill period ends on 1st May 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the medical supply industry, particularly those specialising in immunohematology testing platforms, reagents, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas are strongly positioned to compete in such tenders, given the specific technical requirements. Engaging in such projects can enhance reputation, drive innovation, and secure revenue streams from high-value contracts awarded by public authorities like the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service.

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Notice Title

Automated Donor and Patient Immunohematology testing

Notice Description

Provision of Immunohematology testing for donors and patients for a period between the finish of the current contract and the start of a new contract. To include the supply of testing platform, reagents, consumables and maintenance. The period of this interim contract willnot be greater than 6 months and the value of the contract will not be greater than PS180,000 excluding VAT.

Procurement Information

NIBTS are seeking to rely upon Schedule 5 (5) (6) (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050532
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016081-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Contact Name
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service Headquarters
Contact Email
matt.gillespie@nibts.hscni.net
Contact Phone
+442890531414

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 7TS
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
Not specified

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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