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Urine, Cerebrospinal Fluid and Body Fluids Microscopy Analysers, Reagents, Consumables and Quality Control

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 10:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service is currently in the planning stage of a tender process, as of 12 August 2025, for a project entitled "Urine, Cerebrospinal Fluid and Body Fluids Microscopy Analysers, Reagents, Consumables and Quality Control." This procurement aims to support diagnostic services across all five Health and Social Care Northern Ireland trusts, including NHSCT and WHSCT, among others. The focus is on introducing an automated particle analyser for more efficient and consistent laboratory testing. Located in Derry, United Kingdom, the organisation is conducting a preliminary market engagement, inviting prospective suppliers to participate by 20 August 2025, with further engagements planned. The procurement falls under the medical and laboratory equipment industry category.

This preliminary market engagement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical or laboratory analysis equipment, especially those providing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions. Suppliers with expertise in analysers or laboratory apparatus would be well-suited to compete, as the engagement seeks to evaluate market offerings and the feasibility of existing solutions. By participating in this early stage, businesses can position themselves as key contributors to improving laboratory diagnostics in Northern Ireland, potentially leading to long-term procurement opportunities once the tender progresses beyond the planning phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Urine, Cerebrospinal Fluid and Body Fluids Microscopy Analysers, Reagents, Consumables and Quality Control

Notice Description

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice published by Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT) and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) to seek engagement with the market place as PaLS are commencing work for a regional tender for an automated particle analyser to support diagnostic services across all 5 Health and Social Care Northern Ireland(HSCNI) trusts. This preliminary market engagement notice is for an automated particle analysers that will identify, classify and quantify various particles in urine in order to reduce the need for manual microscopic review, screen out negative samples and allow for earlier reporting. This procurement is being considered in response to diagnostic demand, the need for greater efficiency, and the desire to adopt more consistent and automated approaches to laboratory testing. The purpose of this market engagement is to: gain greater knowledge and understanding of the current market landscape; evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of existing solutions; educate stakeholders on emerging technologies and service models; assess supplier readiness and identify any recent developments or innovations in the provision of urine, cerebrospinal fluid and body fluids microscopy analyser(s), reagents, consumables and quality control. Further Information: The overall purpose of this questionnaire is to engage with prospective suppliers and gain further knowledge and understanding of the market landscape. Suppliers should note that any interest shown in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. For any further information please contact palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net

Planning Information

**This is an extension of a Preliminary Market Engagement published under Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-055c27** 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. Submission Deadline: Completed questionnaires must be returned via email to palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 3:00 PM on 20/08/2025. 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-0585dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047940-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
palsgransha.sourching@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT47 6YZ
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Enagh
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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