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title: "Microbiology Managed Service"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST"
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# Microbiology Managed Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81f8ca23-89cb-404f-a220-2519a0ee91ae

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for a "Microbiology Managed Service," primarily aimed at enhancing laboratory services in microbiology and cellular pathology. The tender was executed through an open procedure, with the contract awarded to bioMerieux UK Limited, valued at £6,370,624. The contract commenced on 1st May 2019 and will run until 30th April 2027. Located in West Midlands, the procurement process included a tender stage that concluded on 19th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those offering microbiology-related products and services. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive managed services, including the supply of laboratory equipment, consumables, and maintenance, would be well-placed to compete in future tenders. The involvement of a strong supplier such as bioMerieux UK Limited indicates the competitive nature of the field, suggesting that both innovative SMEs and larger enterprises could benefit from a growing demand for advanced laboratory solutions.

## Notice

UHNM Supplies & Procurement Department on behalf of the following Trusts; University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM), Mid Cheshire NHS FT (MCFT) is seeking a contractor for the provision of a managed service contract in the areas of microbiology/cellular pathology initially to include, but not limited to, microbiology, (bacteriology, virology, serology and molecular pathology), at its laboratories based at Royal Stoke University Hospital and Macclesfield District Hospital. The contractor would be responsible for the supply of all equipment, consumables and all associated reagents required to deliver a comprehensive managed service to the Trusts. The contractor would be responsible for the service and maintenance of all equipment throughout the duration of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05049339-2294-4837-b853-f8b9c279add5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,370,624 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 6QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Penkhull & Springfields |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2019 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05049339-2294-4837-b853-f8b9c279add5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05049339-2294-4837-b853-f8b9c279add5
  11th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=24784&B=UHNS
  To receive more information about this tender, including any amendments and/or clarifications and to request any clarifications and/or to respond to this tender, you must register your interest to this tender on the following site: https://uk.eu-supply.com/uhnm.asp

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/uhnm.asp

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