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Genotype Testing for Mycobacterium

Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2026 at 10:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Jul 2026 at 13:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 15:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

11 Jul 2025 at 11:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Regional Business Services Organisation’s Procurement and Logistics Service, acting for Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trusts, procured genotype testing for Mycobacterium. The requirement covers the supply and delivery of an automated molecular solution for identifying cultured Mycobacterium species from positive cultures. It is an end-to-end service covering sample reception, automated testing, final identification, automated results analysis and digital storage of results. The procurement is for laboratory, testing and medical equipment, including associated evaluation and testing instruments. Delivery is for Health and Social Care activity in Northern Ireland. Belfast Health and Social Care Trust representatives participated in the tender assessment. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. It used a single-lot open procedure. The tender deadline was 23 April 2026, with award due by 10 June 2026. Bruker UK Ltd was awarded the contract on 30 June 2026 at £263,359 excluding VAT (£316,030.80 including VAT). The contract was signed on 7 September 2026 and runs from 12 January 2027 to 11 January 2033, with an option to extend by up to 24 months. The buyer may also purchase additional volumes, equipment or peripherals. Price accounted for 70% of evaluation and quality-scored responses for 30%. Participation required legal and financial compliance, including insurance and acceptance of the terms and conditions. One bid was received.

This award indicates a focused requirement for suppliers able to provide and support automated molecular Mycobacterium identification from positive cultures, rather than a standalone equipment sale. A credible competitor would need an end-to-end laboratory solution covering sample reception, automated analysis, final identification and secure digital result storage, together with the reagents and consumables needed for routine workload. The buyer also expects dependable supply performance and specialist technical support. The published performance requirements include on-time, in-full delivery; acknowledgement of reported faults within one working day during standard working hours by a relevant support specialist; and a formal fault report within one week. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate legal and financial standing, appropriate insurance, and acceptance of public-sector contractual terms. The requirement is suitable for SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Genotype Testing for Mycobacterium

Notice Description

For the Supply and delivery of Genotype Testing for Mycobacterium. Specifically, an automated molecular process for identifying cultured mycobacterium species from positive cultures. The solution to provide an end to end service from sample reception to final identification featuring automated results analysis, digital result storage.

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: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract period up to and including 24 months

Planning Information

To prepare for formal procurement process, HSCNI through BSO PaLS is undertaking preliminary market engagement. This engagement aims to gauge supplier interest, identify potential risks, and gather feedback ahead of a formal tender. Participation is voluntary and not a prerequisite for future procurement. As a next step, suppliers are invited to complete a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire. This will inform the upcoming procurement for genotype testing for mycobacterium and provide insight into current market practices. To participate, please email palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net to request a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire for tender 6018196 Genotype Testing for Mycobacterium. Completed responses and comments must be submitted by 3:00 PM on 25/07/2025. Please confirm your intention to respond by 3:00 PM on 18/07/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088060-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

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

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£366,587 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£366,587 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£263,359 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£263,359 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2027 - 11 Jan 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2034-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bruker UK Limited

Further Information

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