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title: "bioMerieux Ltd - Bacteriology managed service"
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# bioMerieux Ltd - Bacteriology managed service

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40beeb43-6a09-4ab5-b2f1-ba93bbbabc3d

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has concluded its tender process for a Bacteriology Managed Service, awarded to bioMerieux UK Limited. This contract encompasses services such as sample inoculation and incubation, digital imaging of culture plates, urine microscopy, organism identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing. The procurement falls under the category of Bacteriological Analysis Services (CPV: 85111820) and is required to be delivered in the East of England region, specifically at postal code NR4 7UY. The contract, valued at £4,394,805.85, commenced on 1st February 2025 and will run until 31st January 2032. The procurement method is listed as 'Other' and the tender process has been completed with all planning and tender stages finalised by the end of January 2025.

This extensive contract offers significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in bacteriological and laboratory services, particularly those that can supply advanced technological solutions for medical diagnostics. Businesses with capabilities in digital imaging, microscopy, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing will find this contract beneficial. Additionally, this opportunity is particularly well-suited for companies experienced in working within NHS frameworks and those looking to establish a substantial, long-term presence in the East of England's healthcare sector. SMEs are less likely to benefit as the contract does not specifically favour small or voluntary and community sector enterprises.

## Notice

Bacteriology Managed Service - including sample inoculation and incubation, digital imaging of culture plates, urine microscopy, organism identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing - to be tendered through NHSSC Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f52ca4-2c54-4ef3-bee5-203fb7f54446 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,394,805 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,394,805 |
| 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 | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOMERIEUX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f52ca4-2c54-4ef3-bee5-203fb7f54446

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f52ca4-2c54-4ef3-bee5-203fb7f54446
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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