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title: "PPSA - Blood Gas Analysers"
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# PPSA - Blood Gas Analysers

Buyer: PENINSULA PURCHASING & SUPPLY ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46c96550-fcd1-435a-8363-81939ce3cd7a

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## Summary

The Peninsula Purchasing & Supply Alliance (PPSA) has initiated an open tender for "Blood Gas Analysers and associated consumables." This procurement is aimed at replacing existing systems at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, and Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 16th December 2024. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and last for 5 years, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The tender invites businesses involved in the health sector, specifically those providing blood analysers, to submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly blood gas analysers. Companies that can offer innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions will find this contract highly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is open and above threshold. This tender is suited for businesses capable of providing high-performance analytical instruments and consumables while ensuring reduced operational costs, aiming to enhance healthcare services across multiple NHS Trusts. Participation in this tender could lead to substantial business growth and long-term collaborations within the NHS framework.

## Notice

Blood Gas Analysers and associated consumables. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern & Northern) wishes to review bench top point of care testing devices which can be used for the analysis of blood specimens. The review looks towards increasing test reliability, analytical performance, ease of use and reducing consumable and support costs. The requirement is to review and replace the existing systems including associated consumables and reagents which are used to measure Blood Gas. The contract period will be for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months. It is the intention of the Trusts to novate the award of this contract into the Pathology Managed Laboratory Service contracts in this region, currently with Roche Diagnostics Ltd and Abbott Laboratories Ltd. By responding to this tender you are confirming your acceptance for the awarded contract to be novated. 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/00d3de7c-002f-42a1-9e41-e4c5c26374c6 |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | PENINSULA PURCHASING & SUPPLY ALLIANCE |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 8DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Moor View |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434520 - Blood analysers

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d3de7c-002f-42a1-9e41-e4c5c26374c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d3de7c-002f-42a1-9e41-e4c5c26374c6
  8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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