Planning

BSPS Liquid Based TB Diagnosis

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "BSPS Liquid Based TB Diagnosis." This initiative involves acquiring Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) liquid culture system services for diagnosing tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections. The process is categorised under pathology services and will take place across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The projected contract period is from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2031, with a prospective notification for tender to be released by 1st December 2025. This procurement is under a public authority – central government classification, aligned with the legal framework established by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender opens pathways for enterprises specialising in pathology services, specifically those experienced in offering advanced diagnostic systems like the MGIT. Companies with expertise in healthcare diagnostics, particularly within the realm of infectious disease detection, would find this opportunity particularly lucrative, helping them expand their service offerings in multiple UK regions. Businesses that can provide innovative, reliable, and efficient systems for mycobacterial infection diagnosis will be well-positioned to compete for this strategic contract, fostering substantial growth within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

BSPS Liquid Based TB Diagnosis

Notice Description

Procurement of Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) liquid culture system services for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and other mycobacterial infections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052587
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027269-2025
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

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

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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