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title: "Blood Gas Testing (POCT) Managed Service"
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published: "2024-12-10"
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# Blood Gas Testing (POCT) Managed Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b42cf69-5de2-45ea-9b3e-0ec8fd6d4466

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a Managed Service for Blood Gas Testing (Point of Care). This procurement process falls within the goods category, specifically for analysers (CPV code 38434000), and targets suppliers located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom (postal code B15 1NU). The procurement stage is in the tender phase, with the notice published on 10th December 2024. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 14th January 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 10th February 2025 and conclude on 9th February 2032. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring equal competition among suppliers.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, as the minimum contract value is set at £5,950,000, with an estimated procurement value of £850,000. Businesses specialising in medical equipment and diagnostic services, particularly those with experience in point-of-care testing solutions, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence in the healthcare sector. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal and to contact the provided helpdesk for any support needed during the application process.

## Notice

Tender for the Provision of a Managed Service for Blood Gas Testing (Point of Care) for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. 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/9e669ae0-b99b-4ece-81a3-90026e101351 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e669ae0-b99b-4ece-81a3-90026e101351

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e669ae0-b99b-4ece-81a3-90026e101351
  10th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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