--- title: "managed service for microbiology" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d221" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d221" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d221.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d221.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2021-08-06" --- # managed service for microbiology Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d221 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d221) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d221.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is planning to issue a tender for a managed service in microbiology, encompassing bacteriology services and components of virology testing. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a virtual pre-market engagement day expected to take place in September 2021. Interested suppliers must confirm their participation by 9am on 10th September 2021 through the Bravo portal, with further details following this confirmation. The preferred procurement route is the open procedure, and the relevant industry classification falls under biomedical equipment. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and services, particularly those with expertise in microbiology and virology. Companies that can provide ready-poured media and rapid PCR screening solutions will be well-positioned to participate in this process. Engaging in the pre-market engagement day allows prospective suppliers to showcase their capabilities and understand the Trust's requirements, thereby increasing their chances of securing the forthcoming contract. ## Notice This notice is to advise the market of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) intention to issue a tender opportunity for a Microbiology Managed Service. At the time of this notice the Microbiology Managed Service will cover Bacteriology services (including the provision of ready poured media) and elements of Virology testing, including some rapid PCR screening. The Trust intends to hold a virtual pre-market engagement day during the month of September 2021(actual date to be confirmed)and will make a final decision on the most appropriate route to market after this engagement day. 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. Details of this presentation are included in the pre-market engagement brief with this notice. If you wish to participate please confirm this in writing via the Bravo portal to Mr Daniel O'Sullivan - Category Manager by 9am Friday 10th September 2021. Details of the exact date and allocated time slot will then be sent to you via this portal. Please be advised that this notice is not a formal call for competition and participation in this pre-market engagement day is voluntary. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice is to advise the market of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) intention to issue a tender opportunity for a Microbiology Managed Service. At the time of this notice the Microbiology Managed Service will cover Bacteriology services (including the provision of ready poured media) and elements of Virology testing, including some rapid PCR screening. The Trust intends to hold a virtual pre-market engagement day during the month of September 2021(actual date to be confirmed)and will make a final decision on the most appropriate route to market after this engagement day. 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. Details of this presentation are included in the pre-market engagement brief with this notice. If you wish to participate please confirm this in writing via the Bravo portal to Mr Daniel O'Sullivan - Category Manager by 9am Friday 10th September 2021. Details of the exact date and allocated time slot will then be sent to you via this portal. Please be advised that this notice is not a formal call for competition and participation in this pre-market engagement day is voluntary. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019122-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 2WB | | 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 - 6 Aug 2021 at 21:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019122-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uhb.nhs.uk/home.htm - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/22312398017B1AB67DFC ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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