---
title: "Blood Culture Analysers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0398d2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST"
published: "2023-02-14"
---

# Blood Culture Analysers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0398d2

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is inviting tenders for Blood Culture Analysers and Associated Consumables and Reagents. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a tender deadline of March 2nd, 2023. The buying organisation is located in Plymouth, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently active.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers in the healthcare industry specializing in blood analysers and diagnostic systems. The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust aims to replace existing systems with a contract worth £1,700,000 over a 5-year term. Suppliers must meet specific selection criteria and submit tenders electronically by the specified deadline. The Trust emphasises transparency and compliance with regulations to ensure a fair and competitive procurement process.

## Notice

Blood Culture Analysers and Associated Consumables and Reagents Reference T22/07/05

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Blood Culture Analysers and Associated Consumables and Reagents The requirement is to replace the existing systems including associated consumables and reagents which are used to measure Blood Cultures. The contract length will be 5 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months. The contract value (Primary Term) for all Trusts combined is estimated at PS1,700,000. It is the intention of the Trusts to novate the award of this contract into the current and future Pathology Managed Laboratory Service contracts in this region, currently with Roche Diagnostics Ltd and Abbott Laboratories Ltd. By responding to the tender you are confirming your acceptance for the awarded contract to be novated.

Renewal: The primary term of the contract is 60 months with the option to extend for a up to a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004498-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | £1,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 5YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Moor View |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 38434520 - Blood analysers
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 12:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004498-2023
- 19 Jan 2023 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001674-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=52585&B=NHSSW
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp

## Provenance

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