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title: "Clinical Microbiology Managed Service"
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# Clinical Microbiology Managed Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f888fd5-15bb-4af4-b7ea-33ad69f1f3e4

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a Clinical Microbiology Managed Service, classified under the industry category of Microbiological cultures. This procurement process, which is in the Tender stage, seeks to secure a provider who can deliver this service within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract value is estimated at £8,000,000, and the procurement follows an open procedure (above threshold). The tender was published on 6th February 2025, with a tender period ending on 31st March 2025. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2032.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in microbiological services. Large enterprises experienced in clinical microbiology and managing similar services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the duration and value of the contract, businesses with the capacity to deliver long-term, high-quality service provision stand to benefit considerably from this opportunity. The open procurement method ensures a competitive bidding process, encouraging innovation and cost-effectiveness from potential suppliers.

## Notice

Provision of a Clinical Microbiology Managed Service. 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/c205bc2e-a34f-46f2-b132-3a598f8b28a5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c205bc2e-a34f-46f2-b132-3a598f8b28a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c205bc2e-a34f-46f2-b132-3a598f8b28a5
  6th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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