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title: "Provision of Blood Culture detection systems"
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# Provision of Blood Culture detection systems

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39e3faaf-cf93-4ab3-a1cb-bc41955cb6c3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE) awarding a contract for the provision of Blood Culture detection systems, a pivotal initiative under their Microbiology Framework's Lot 1 (Diagnostics). The procurement, which is currently complete, classified under the goods category, was awarded on 18 May 2017, with a total value of £5,060,000. The contract period commenced on 29 August 2017 and is set to conclude on 31 August 2024. This contract is aimed at enhancing the screening capabilities of PHE's National Infections Service, ensuring rapid clinical utility of blood culture results, and subsequently improving patient care. The delivery addresses span the UK and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in diagnostic systems, particularly those that can supply advanced medical equipment, software, and consumables. Emerging companies in the healthcare technology sector or established suppliers looking to expand their offerings are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging in such projects can also lead to partnerships with large organisations, contributing to business growth while positively impacting public health outcomes.

## Notice

Following a mini - competition under Lot 1 (Diagnostics) of PHE Microbiology Framework, Public Health England (PHE) awarded contract for the provision of Blood Culture detection systems, including but not limited to: equipment and associated software, media and consumables to Becton Dickinson UK Limited. The procurement of Blood-Culture detection systems will support screening work of PHE National Infections Service (NIS). New systems will enable NIS to continue to meet turnaround times to optimise clinical utility of blood culture results to improve patient management and outcome. This will also feed into the benefits of early identification leading to antibiotic sensitivity results to improve patient care and health care costs. In addition, early detection will aid the care of susceptible patient groups such as neonates and the immunocompromised. The project will also deliver significant saving.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd857f6-79c8-44ec-a89f-cf5e69ef8af3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,060,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,060,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECTON, DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2017 at 20:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd857f6-79c8-44ec-a89f-cf5e69ef8af3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd857f6-79c8-44ec-a89f-cf5e69ef8af3
  14th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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