---
title: "Molecular Testing Platform and Test Kits [3725215]"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fcc8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE NI BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2024-09-05"
---

# Molecular Testing Platform and Test Kits [3725215]

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE NI BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fcc8

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, on behalf of the NI Blood Transfusion Service, is managing the procurement for a "Molecular Testing Platform and Test Kits" in the laboratory and precision equipment industry. Located in Belfast, this process has gone through several stages including tender and award. The overall procurement value has been updated to £811,939, up from the initially reported £250,000. Key entities involved include Sussex Biologicals Ltd. as the supplier, and the whole process follows an open procurement method with essential deadlines falling in early 2022 for bid submission, award, and contract signing within the procurement’s completion date starting in late 2021 and extending to 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that support blood analysis. It's an ideal opportunity for companies that can offer precision testing solutions. Given the substantial contract value and the extended contract period, suppliers have the potential to secure long-term relationships and consistent revenue. Companies that offer competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and innovative technology will be well-positioned to compete for this contract and potentially grow their business within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Molecular Testing Platform and Test Kits [3725215]

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Molecular Testing Platform and Test Kits [3725215]

Options: Option to extend for any period up to any including 36 months

Renewal: At contract renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028352-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2022 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £304,449 |
| Lots value | £304,449 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE NI BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | NI BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE; PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 6BT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSSEX BIOLOGICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38434520 - Blood analysers

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 07:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028352-2024
- 10 Feb 2022 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003849-2022
- 3 Dec 2021 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030034-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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