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title: "SPS852 Microbiology Managed Service Contract"
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# SPS852 Microbiology Managed Service Contract

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cba18db-b6e7-4492-82ac-1c792263a717

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## Summary

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for the "SPS852 Microbiology Managed Service Contract." This procurement falls under the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on the supply of reagents and laboratory services. Located in Morpeth, North East England, the procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 25th January 2019. The total contract value is £300,000, and it is an open procurement process, allowing various vendors to compete for the contract. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will continue until 31st March 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the laboratory services sector. Businesses that specialise in medical equipment supply, installation, and support services would be particularly well-suited to respond to this tender. This managed service contract will not only enhance service provisions in microbiology diagnostics but will also provide a significant opportunity for providers to establish long-term relationships with a key public health organisation.

## Notice

Northumbria Healthcare's Microbiology Department is seeking to appoint a Vendor Neutral Managed Service to manage its Laboratory service. This will include the supply of equipment, consumables, reagents and training, maintenance and support to provide an appropriately managed Microbiology diagnostic service including bacteriology, serology and molecular diagnostics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5408b5c-1895-41e5-8dfe-cf48e09d79d3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2018 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5408b5c-1895-41e5-8dfe-cf48e09d79d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5408b5c-1895-41e5-8dfe-cf48e09d79d3
  7th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk

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