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Urine, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and body fluids microscopy analyser(s), consumables, reagents and Quality Control

Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 14:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 09:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 14:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, involved a tender for the supply and delivery of urine, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and body fluid microscopy analysers, reagents, consumables, and quality control. This process was completed and awarded by 10th July 2026, and addressed the needs of several Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Northern, South Eastern, and Southern. The contract was valued at approximately £1,836,906.56 GBP and spans from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2030, with possible extensions up to 2032. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the award phase is scheduled to complete by 23rd July 2026, with the contract's signature anticipated shortly thereafter. The primary location of delivery is Northern Ireland, reflecting the central role of regional trusts in this public procurement activity.

This procurement contract offers significant opportunities for companies within the medical equipment and diagnostics sectors, especially those experienced in providing high-quality analysers and complementary consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Aquilant Northern Ireland Limited, which supplied the equipment for this project, can greatly benefit from partnerships with public health trusts. Engaging in such contracts not only provides immediate business but also enhances company profiles and expands networks within the public sector. The procurement's focus on automated diagnostic equipment ensures relevance for businesses specialising in innovative and efficient laboratory solutions. This presents a pathway for growth to businesses capable of fulfilling the technical specifications and quality standards required by the public health care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Urine, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and body fluids microscopy analyser(s), consumables, reagents and Quality Control

Notice Description

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), on behalf of the Belfast (BHSCT), Northern (NHSCT), South Eastern (SEHSCT), and Southern (SHSCT) Health and Social Care Trusts within Northern Ireland, wish to invite tenders for the Supply and delivery of urine, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and body fluids microscopy analyser(s), reagents, consumables and quality control (QC).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The buyer reserves the right to procure additional volumes of goods throughout the duration of the contract as well the option for purchasing additional equipment or peripherals in the event of funding becoming available or advances in technology.

Renewal: Provision to extend for any period up to and including 24 months after contract end date and a further option of up to and including an addition 18 months in case of unforeseen delays in the renewal tendering process, which is an additional precaution.

Planning Information

This process will include a preliminary market engagement questionnaire, a presentation to HSCNI subject matter experts and a question session with the experts following the presentation. We invite prospective suppliers to participate in this initial market engagement exercise by initially completing the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire. The preliminary market questionnaire can be obtained by contacting palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net and requesting a CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire for tender 5655454 Urine, Cerebrospinal Fluid and Body Fluids Microscopy Analysers, Reagents, Consumables and Quality Control. Important Deadlines Request Deadline: All requests for the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire must be submitted by 3:00 PM on 23/07/2025. Please note: Requests received after this deadline will not be considered or fulfilled. Submission Deadline: Completed questionnaires must be returned via email to palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 3:00 PM on 30/07/2025 2025. The presentation and following question session will take place at a date, time and location to be specified by PaLS. Invitations to this session will only be sent to those who have completed and submitted the CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire. Please note spaces for this session will be limited.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065245-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38434000 - Analysers

38435000 - Apparatus for detecting fluids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,366,076 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,366,076 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,836,906 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2032-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service
Additional Buyers

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT47 6YZ
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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