--- title: "Microbiology Serology and Ancillary Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aee50519-5c17-4570-9f77-6fc8dc0a845e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aee50519-5c17-4570-9f77-6fc8dc0a845e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aee50519-5c17-4570-9f77-6fc8dc0a845e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aee50519-5c17-4570-9f77-6fc8dc0a845e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2022-03-09" --- # Microbiology Serology and Ancillary Services Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aee50519-5c17-4570-9f77-6fc8dc0a845e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aee50519-5c17-4570-9f77-6fc8dc0a845e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aee50519-5c17-4570-9f77-6fc8dc0a845e.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood and Transplant is currently seeking tenders for a Managed Service Contract for Microbiology Serology and Ancillary Testing, with a total estimated value of £150 million. This procurement is in the Tender stage and interested parties should note that the tender submission deadline is 12th April 2022. The services will be delivered across several locations in the UK, specifically Manchester, Filton, and Colindale, and are classified under various categories including Diagnostic Systems and Laboratory Reagents. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the diagnostic services sector, particularly those involved in healthcare diagnostics and laboratory supplies. Companies with capabilities in providing comprehensive microbiological testing, including automation systems and ancillary diagnostic materials, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract duration begins on 1st March 2023 and extends until 1st March 2038, allowing for long-term partnership possibilities with the NHS Blood and Transplant. ## Notice This Procurement is for a single provider of a Microbiology Serology and Ancillary Testing Managed Service Contract to the Authority (NHS Blood and Transplant). The Service will be provided over a number of sites Manchester, Filton and Colindale. Further information can be found by downloading the associated ITT Documents from this portal. The opportunity will be available on the DHSC Atamis eTendering System. Select this link to access and register your organisation to the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, if you have not already done so. To find this opportunity in the eTendering system, select "Find Opportunities" and then search by project number or title. Once you have found the Opportunity, press the 'Register Interest' button to register your interest. This will make the project appear on 'My proposals and quotes'. From there you can review documents, send clarification messages, submit a tender response, or decline to respond, if you decide not to participate in the opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d243a1c-ad40-4a2b-9052-c03854700674 | | 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 | 9 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 1 Mar 2038 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000,000 | | 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 | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 7QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Filton | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 33124110 - Diagnostic systems - 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies - 33141625 - Diagnostic kits - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents - 33698100 - Microbiological cultures - 48921000 - Automation system ## Release History - 9 Mar 2022 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d243a1c-ad40-4a2b-9052-c03854700674 - 9 Mar 2022 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8edeea6e-159d-46b5-80eb-75f85cb155ed - 8 Mar 2022 at 19:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382cb60b-aaf6-4364-9864-9d0f73ec921a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d243a1c-ad40-4a2b-9052-c03854700674 9th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8edeea6e-159d-46b5-80eb-75f85cb155ed 9th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382cb60b-aaf6-4364-9864-9d0f73ec921a 8th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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