Planning

BSPS Blood Culture Analysis

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 13:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 13:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for the "BSPS Blood Culture Analysis" to ensure compliance with new SMI guidelines under the UKPGA legal framework 2023/54. This planned tender involves delivering blood analysis services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract is planned to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 30th April 2032. The industry category for this procurement is services, specifically focusing on blood analysis services (CPV code 85111810). The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a future notice announcement expected by 1st October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in medical laboratory services, particularly those involved in blood analysis. Companies with expertise in pathology services could greatly benefit from this long-term project to enhance their client base and revenue streams. The scale of this procurement, covering numerous geographic regions, makes it a suitable opportunity for businesses capable of delivering services at both regional and national levels. Such projects can lead to significant growth prospects, not only through direct engagement with the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust but also by expanding their reputation within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BSPS Blood Culture Analysis

Notice Description

Tender to ensure New SMI guidelines compliance for Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052252
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026470-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,624,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2032 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
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fhft.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FRIMLEY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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