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Dyes and Stains Microbiology

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Apr 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process entitled "Dyes and Stains Microbiology" for laboratory reagents. The contract, awarded on 1st April 2025 and active from the same date until 31st March 2026, was secured by Pro-Lab Diagnostics, located in Bromborough, Wirral. The tender was conducted as a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. This procurement covers a broad geographic delivery scope across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, encompassing areas from the North East to the South West. The process concluded with the contract valued at £48,147 gross.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory reagents, particularly those focused on the healthcare sector, to position themselves for future opportunities. Although this particular contract did not involve competitive bidding, suppliers with capabilities in specialised microbiology products can continue to track similar tenders to leverage new business opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strong supply chains and distribution networks across the UK will find themselves well-suited to compete effectively for similar future tenders in this industry category.

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Notice Title

Dyes and Stains Microbiology

Notice Description

Contract for Dyes and Stains for use within Microbiology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050aa3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018154-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,122 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uhdb.procurementhelpdesk@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01332 340131

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRO-LAB DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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