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title: "Microbiology Managed Service Contract"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-11-26"
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# Microbiology Managed Service Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6891333b-57d8-4175-8b80-ea06ddaf2a62

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process titled "Microbiology Managed Service Contract" within the healthcare and microbiological services industry category. This procurement, currently at the planning stage, is seeking to establish a managed service that includes Bacteriology, Rapid PCR testing, and Molecular Viral Load Testing. The procurement includes a market engagement phase that ends by 10th December 2024. The primary location for delivery is Birmingham (B15 1NU), with services extending to the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other parts of the world.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for business growth, specifically for SMEs that can provide advanced microbiological cultures and related services. Businesses specializing in diagnostic and testing services within the healthcare sector will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Given the involvement of a reputable organisation like the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, successful bidders can enhance their portfolio and gain substantial industry recognition. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the market engagement exercise via the Atamis portal to express their interest and position their offerings effectively.

## Notice

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (the authority) is conducting market engagement for the provision of a Microbiology Managed Service, including Bacteriology, Rapid PCR testing and Molecular Viral Load Testing. Additional information: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (the authority) is conducting market engagement for the provision of a Microbiology Managed Service, including Bacteriology, Rapid PCR testing and Molecular Viral Load Testing. Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond via the Atamis portal. https://atamis.co.uk/health-family-atamis/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ca5b9d-e8f6-4af9-a665-a2cfe6be4c67 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 13:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ca5b9d-e8f6-4af9-a665-a2cfe6be4c67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ca5b9d-e8f6-4af9-a665-a2cfe6be4c67
  26th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis.co.uk/health-family-atamis/

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