Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 14:47

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing" was managed by the Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 17th June 2026 and involves the direct procurement method, completed by a direct award process. This initiative falls under the 'goods' category and covers medical equipment and pharmaceutical products specifically for Point of Care Testing (POCT) meters and related accessories. The procurement was undertaken in partnership with South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust, with the contract starting from 1st August 2026 and potentially extending until 30th April 2028. A milestone for the future signature date is scheduled for 24th July 2026, ensuring transparency and compliance with Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers in the medical equipment industry, particularly those specialising in laboratory and diagnostic tools. SMEs like AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITED, identified as the primary supplier, can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios, expand their clientele, and establish stronger links within the healthcare sector. With a gross contract value of GBP 211,000, businesses focused on quality assurance, connectivity solutions, and service maintenance in healthcare settings would find this procurement process advantageous for growth and innovation.

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Notice Title

Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing

Notice Description

The SEHSCT require POCT Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy testing meters, strips /cassettes, bar code scanners, associated Internal Quality Control (IQC) materials,consumables/reagents, associated connectivity requirements via CoreLIMS (WinPath Enterprise / WPE) into Encompass, software / interfaces, hardware, training, maintenance& Servicing and External Quality Assurance (EQA) to enable both Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy testing

Procurement Information

In line with PA2023 chapter 3 direct award, section 43/1 applies. A competitive exercise was conducted which resulted in a non award, a rerun tendering exercise is active. A direct award will ensure service delivery is maintained via a compliant route which will minimise risk to patients.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b77e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057699-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,834 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Additional Buyers

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Dundonald
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND

Further Information

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