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title: "Support of existing genotyping equipment"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
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# Support of existing genotyping equipment

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b7d0096-bef1-4285-9c47-674b14ecb411

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Blood & Transplant, which is based in Filton, Bristol, and is seeking support services for their existing Fluovista genotyping equipment. This tender, titled "Support of existing genotyping equipment," falls under the category of repair and maintenance services for medical and precision equipment. The procurement was initiated using a limited method and involved a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period began on 11th June 2019 and is set to conclude on 10th June 2023, with the total contract value amounting to £160,000. The tender process concluded on 4th December 2017, ultimately awarding the contract to IBG Immucor Ltd.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and supply of medical equipment, particularly those experienced in providing services for genomics and biotechnology. Given the current market limitations, this contract potentially creates avenues for growth for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions or alternative suppliers capable of meeting NHSBT's requirements. Firms with capabilities in equipment maintenance, consumables supply, and related technical support would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

NHSBT has a requirement for maintenance and consumables for the Fluovista genotyping platform. The platforms are in use in RCI laboratories for low throughput, rapid determination of red cell markers by molecular means. The supply of maintenance and consumables are needed to meet the current and future needs of NHSBT, in a cost effective manner. NHSBT has published a VEAT in November 2017 under OJEU Reference: 2017/S 213-443902. During the pre-engagement it became apparent that the market is currently limited to one supplier only that is able to meet NHSBT's requirements for this tender. Therefore NHSBT decided to award a 4 year contract for the support of existing Fluovista genotyping platforms to Immucor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a784643-8145-49e1-bcca-20acf2a28580 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2019 - 10 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | FILTON, BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBG IMMUCOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2019 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a784643-8145-49e1-bcca-20acf2a28580

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a784643-8145-49e1-bcca-20acf2a28580
  13th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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