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title: "The supply of Automated Blood Grouping Analysers"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
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# The supply of Automated Blood Grouping Analysers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29205c75-06ac-440b-a09f-99d55be96df1

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is currently seeking tenders for the supply of Automated Blood Grouping Analysers. This procurement falls under the healthcare industry, specifically under the classification of medical consumables (CPV code: 33140000). The tender is at the active stage, with submissions closing on 15 April 2019. The total value of the contract is approximately £2,133,545, and the delivery locations are within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 7 November 2019 and will run until 31 August 2024. This process follows an open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and consumables, particularly those that focus on innovative and efficient solutions for hospital services. Companies that manufacture or supply automated blood grouping analysers or related technologies would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth by establishing long-term relationships with a major NHS trust and enhancing the prospective supplier's footprint in the healthcare market.

## Notice

The Blood Transfusion department provides a Transfusion service across all three sites (Leicester General Hospital; Glenfield General and Leicester Royal infirmary). The work is highly specialised and includes providing a routine and emergency transfusion and antenatal screening service to the surrounding population: * The LRI provides a service to a busy emergency department, haematology/oncology department and Womens and children's department. * The LGH provides service to the renal department and obstetrics department. * The GH provides a service to highly specialised cardiac department with an equally specialised ECMO unit (extra corporeal membrane oxygenation). Currently the department process approximately 113,000 group and saves per annum, which includes antenatal samples. The department is MHRA accredited and UKAS ISO 15189 accredited. New equipment is required to replace our current automated blood grouping analyser instrumentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2a07ec-f700-4555-b95d-359a971363fd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2019 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,133,545 |
| 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 OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2019 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2a07ec-f700-4555-b95d-359a971363fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2a07ec-f700-4555-b95d-359a971363fd
  15th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

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