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title: "Microbiology & Serology Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2024-02-16"
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# Microbiology & Serology Services

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0558aaf2-e2e9-4705-bfa9-e6d30a5062e4

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant organization has issued a tender titled "Microbiology & Serology Services" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 23rd April 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 28th October 2024 and end on 27th October 2034. The tender is valued at £53,000,000 and is being conducted through an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender for Microbiology & Serology Services by NHS Blood and Transplant presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services, diagnostics, and automation system sectors. Companies capable of providing end-to-end solutions for blood-testing reagents, laboratory services, and diagnostic devices with interoperability provisions could compete effectively for this contract. The opportunity to work closely with the NHS on essential health-related services can be a significant growth opportunity for qualified businesses.

## Notice

NHS Blood and Transplant requires a direct contractual relationship with either a manufacturer or any other economic operator for a complete end-to-end integrated solution for the Microbiology Serology screening/testing of blood and non-blood donations , which must include all the necessary equipment, installation, maintenance, consumables, reagents, software including an inter-interoperability provision with NHSBTs existing IT infrastructure and overall ongoing support mechanism that may be required to carry out the necessary testing. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6749b3-c248-4668-8f6b-5255fa9ca835 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 7FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6749b3-c248-4668-8f6b-5255fa9ca835
- 16 Feb 2024 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dfe3e1f-7f0e-4681-9835-554672c3c4ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6749b3-c248-4668-8f6b-5255fa9ca835
  16th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dfe3e1f-7f0e-4681-9835-554672c3c4ea
  16th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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