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title: "The supply of Automated Blood Grouping Analysers"
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# The supply of Automated Blood Grouping Analysers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34583b43-4aa1-43ca-9366-cfb8457b7c7e

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is currently conducting a procurement process for the supply of Automated Blood Grouping Analysers. This tender falls under the category of medical equipment, specifically designed for use within the NHS across three hospital sites in Leicester: Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield General, and Leicester Royal Infirmary. The procurement is at the tender stage, having been published on 9th July 2019, with a deadline for submissions set for 12th August 2019. The anticipated contract period is from 1st November 2019 to 17th October 2024, with a total value of £1,518,454.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-quality analysers for transfusion services. Suppliers with experience in the healthcare sector, especially those familiar with NHS compliance and accreditation standards, would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method not only encourages wider participation but also enhances the chances for innovative solutions tailored to medical needs within the East Midlands region.

## 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/577eb212-9969-40d6-a78b-709a26073352 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 17 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,518,454 |
| 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

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2019 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/577eb212-9969-40d6-a78b-709a26073352

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/577eb212-9969-40d6-a78b-709a26073352
  9th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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