Planning

BSPS Microbiology Sample Collection for Laboratory Bacteriology

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for an automated solution for microbiology sample collection, specifically aimed at laboratory bacteriology services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice issued on 24th May 2025. The tender, categorised under pathology services, will have its future notice available from 1st August 2026. The project delivery will cover various regions within the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period is slated to begin on 13th January 2027 and will extend until 12th January 2032, with potential renewal options available until January 2034.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automated solutions and pathology services to collaborate with a major NHS Foundation Trust. Companies that innovate in microbiology and have the capacity to deliver services across multiple UK regions will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could bolster business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with healthcare organisations and enhancing their footprint in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

BSPS Microbiology Sample Collection for Laboratory Bacteriology

Notice Description

Automated Solution for Microbiology Sample Collection for Laboratory Bacteriology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05258f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027279-2025
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 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2027 - 12 Jan 2032 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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