POCT Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy testing

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust, located at Craigavon Area Hospital in Portadown, is the buying organisation responsible for the procurement titled "POCT Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy testing." This tender falls within the medical equipment industry category and involves consumables and services associated with point-of-care testing (POCT) equipment. Listed under Northern Irish devolved regulations, this contract is part of an award stage with the status marked as complete, and its procurement process involved a direct award method. The procurement process expects to enhance existing systems by ensuring uninterrupted service with new equipment to be supplied by AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITED, the selected supplier. Notable dates include the contract start on August 1, 2026, with a potential extension for up to two years to allow for installation across multiple Trusts.

This tender opens up avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical equipment and healthcare services to pursue growth opportunities. With the regional tender due to be published shortly, businesses that focus on supplying medical consumables and providing associated training and services would be well-positioned to participate. The successful supplier can potentially secure contracts by demonstrating technical capabilities to maintain and replace current POCT systems. This procurement highlights the strategic importance of maintaining technological readiness in healthcare facilities, thereby benefiting suppliers equipped to meet stringent medical standards and contribute to Northern Ireland's central government initiatives.

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Notice Title

POCT Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy testing

Notice Description

Consumables and associated training and services for current POCT urinalysis and urine pregnancy equipment. Expected expenditure is outlined in the DAC associated with this document. Goods would continue to be supplied as they currently are.

Procurement Information

The current tender is a rerun of a previous tender for these goods that was unsuccessful. We expect to publish the current regional tender in the next 2 weeks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059145-2026
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
SME
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
£190,902 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Additional Buyers

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTADOWN
Postcode
BT63 5QQ
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND

Further Information

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