Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing

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Notice Description

Clinitek Status consumables for urinalysis and urine hCG analysis * Siemens Clinitest HCT test Kit (25) * Siemens Urinalysis Multistix 8SG (100). The NHSCT require POCT Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy test 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, Implementation, training, maintenance and servicing and External Quality Assurance (EQA) to enable both Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy testing for an initial 3 month period. The selection of alternative product would require replacement of established equipment and IT infrastructure requiring revalidation, introducing additional costs and unacceptable clinical and operational risk. The devices and consumables will be replaced with new regional PaLs compliant contract once awarded and installed which could take up to 2 years as it will be a regional contract.

Procurement Information

Previous unsuccessful tendering exercise prior to PA 2023 coming into effect. Currently re-tendering with DAC required to ensure supply of goods until new contract has been awarded and installation of new equipment has been completed

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b9bd
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058346-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK5 - Transparency 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
CPV Codes: 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £259,905 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 22 Jun 20262 days 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: Pending
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NORTHERN HEALTH AND 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: ANTRIM
Postcode: BT41 2RL
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): TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward: Springfarm
Westminster Constituency: South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058346-2026
22nd June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

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