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Evacuated Blood Collection Systems and Urine Collection Systems

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for 'Evacuated Blood Collection Systems and Urine Collection Systems' was conducted by the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, based in Londonderry, UK. This tender falls under the category of medical equipment and goods, with a focus on delivering essential health products. The procurement stage is in the award update and contract update phase, ensuring continuation and compliance with existing regulations. The procurement covers the UK region, and involves an extension due to unforeseen compliance issues, specifically regarding the transition from Medical Device Regulation (MDR) to In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) compliance. The notable contract period extends for approximately 2760 days, indicating a long-term commitment.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and compliance with health regulations. Companies that are capable of adapting to regulatory changes and those looking to establish a long-term supply chain in the UK medical equipment sector will find this contract beneficial. SMEs like Aquilant Northern Ireland Ltd, which have been awarded contracts, demonstrate that organisations with niche expertise and agility in compliance adaptations are well-suited to compete and grow under such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Evacuated Blood Collection Systems and Urine Collection Systems

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Evacuated Blood Collection Systems and Urine Collection Systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051601
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022295-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,246,093 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDONDERRY
Postcode
BT47 6YZ
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Enagh
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND

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