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title: "A Solution for Immuohaematology"
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# A Solution for Immuohaematology

Buyer: ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5f58e21-b75e-43b4-afc1-f8711c44e17f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "A Solution for Immuohaematology" was conducted by the St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, focusing on the replacement of blood banking services through a rental contract and purchase of consumables over a period of seven years. The procurement was classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically for goods, with a total contract value of £1,279,082. The procurement method utilised was selective, with a framework agreement in place, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2017 and continue until 1st December 2024. The delivery locations include Whiston, Southport, and Ormskirk hospitals in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 18th September 2017.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in laboratory and blood-related services. Companies that provide IT solutions, interfacing, maintenance, support, and consumables for blood banking would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance supplier relationships within the NHS supply chain, offering a pathway for growth and potential for follow-on contracts within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The replacement of the blood banking services via a rental contract with purchase of consumables over a 7 year period. The contract includes service,IT and interfacing, maintenance,support and consumables. Blood banking is available at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab08e64b-92ae-4ed8-8c79-8325abd49bee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 1 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,279,082 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,726 |
| 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 | ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WHISTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2017 at 16:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab08e64b-92ae-4ed8-8c79-8325abd49bee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab08e64b-92ae-4ed8-8c79-8325abd49bee
  7th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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