--- title: "managed service for biochemistry" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae8d97b7-44c9-421e-b757-7ffc2dd711c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae8d97b7-44c9-421e-b757-7ffc2dd711c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae8d97b7-44c9-421e-b757-7ffc2dd711c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae8d97b7-44c9-421e-b757-7ffc2dd711c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2021-09-08" --- # managed service for biochemistry Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae8d97b7-44c9-421e-b757-7ffc2dd711c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae8d97b7-44c9-421e-b757-7ffc2dd711c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae8d97b7-44c9-421e-b757-7ffc2dd711c3.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for a "Managed Service for Biochemistry". This service will encompass automated chemistry and immunoassay capabilities across four sites: Queen Elizabeth, Birmingham Heartlands, Good Hope, and Solihull Hospitals. Key dates include a virtual pre-market engagement day on 21st September 2021 and an engagement end date of 14th September 2021, by which interested suppliers must confirm their participation. The procurement method favoured is the "open" procedure, and the contract falls within the biomedical equipment category, located in the West Midlands, England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in biomedical equipment and laboratory services, particularly those capable of delivering automated chemistry and immunoassay solutions. Suppliers that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity especially suitable, as the procurement process encourages participation from varied business types. Engaging in the pre-market day will allow businesses to showcase their capabilities, fostering potential collaborations and enhancing their visibility in the healthcare procurement landscape. ## Notice This notice is to advise the market of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) intention to issue a tender opportunity for a Biochemistry Managed Service. At the time of this notice the Biochemistry Managed Service will cover an automated chemistry and immunoassay service including pre- and post - analytics across four sites (Queen Elizabeth, Birmingham Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals). The scope of analysis will include, but not limited to, routine chemistry, immunoassay, immunology, serology, therapeutic drug monitoring (including antibiotics). The Trust intends to hold a virtual pre-market engagement day on 21/09/ 2021 and will make a final decision on the most appropriate route to market after this engagement day. However, the Trust's preferred route to market currently is via the "open" procedure. Suppliers who wish to attend the virtual pre-market engagement day will be required to give a small presentation on a series of points the Trust wishes to explore, as outlined in the attached overarching service scope. If you wish to participate please confirm this in writing via the Bravo portal by 12 noon on 14/09/2021 and you will be sent an allocated time slot plus any other relevant information. Please be advised that this notice is not a formal call for competition and participation in this pre-market engagement day is voluntary. Additional information: To express an interest in attending a market engagement day. please confirm via the response form on Bravo https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/50731509017BAC378361 direct link to response form: Name of Bravo object: pqq__28666 - Managed Service for Biochemistry - Market Engagement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1e1296-9ef3-43bb-9a61-89156bf57783 | | 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 | 8 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Sep 2021 | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38434540 - Biomedical equipment ## Release History - 8 Sep 2021 at 12:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1e1296-9ef3-43bb-9a61-89156bf57783 - 3 Sep 2021 at 15:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f9c6a4-ef08-4b31-b915-471bb9fe3fc4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1e1296-9ef3-43bb-9a61-89156bf57783 8th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f9c6a4-ef08-4b31-b915-471bb9fe3fc4 3rd September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html?_ncp=1628241298854.463734-1 bravo main link - http://bravomainhttps://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.htmllink Main Bravo Link ## Notice URLs - http://bravo - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/50731509017BAC378361 - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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