Planning

Blood Gas Analysers

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 10:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of procuring blood gas analysers and consumables, valued at approximately £3,000,000. This procurement is classified under public authority - central government, with the main industry categories being blood analysers and medical consumables. The procurement process is taking place in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, with contracting planned to commence on 1 May 2026 and conclude by 30 April 2031. A pipeline notice has been published, indicating future communications are expected on 1 September 2025. Helen Potts is the contact point at the Trust for this process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies involved in producing medical equipment and consumables, particularly SMEs with capabilities in supplying blood analysers and related consumables. With the procurement being above the threshold, it provides a considerable market opportunity, fostering growth and potential long-term collaboration with a major NHS Foundation Trust. Companies experienced in the healthcare sector and familiar with the procurement norms within the UK’s central government are well-positioned to compete successfully in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blood Gas Analysers

Notice Description

Blood Gas Analysers Consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023748-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Helen Potts
Contact Email
helen.potts18@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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