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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d685cbe0-2b82-49d6-9575-1d3d23a478db

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is currently seeking a contractor for a Microbiology Managed Service, focusing on microbiology and cellular pathology at its laboratories in Stoke on Trent, West Midlands, UK. The tender was published on 16th September 2018 and will remain open until 19th October 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £11.5 million. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2032, covering various laboratory services and associated installation services.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for suppliers in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory reagents, equipment installation, and pathology services. Companies with capabilities in supplying comprehensive managed services and associated maintenance provisions would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the extensive requirements outlined by the Trusts involved.

## 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/06b24312-dadd-4aa7-83c6-6cbf92b88608 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,500,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## 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

- 16 Sep 2018 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b24312-dadd-4aa7-83c6-6cbf92b88608

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b24312-dadd-4aa7-83c6-6cbf92b88608
  16th September 2018 - Opportunity 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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