---
title: "Bacterial Screening of Platelets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f080"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2023-08-17"
---

# Bacterial Screening of Platelets

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f080

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant, acting as the buyer, has awarded the contract for "Bacterial Screening Managed Service Contract" to BIOMERIEUX UK LIMITED. This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically for diagnostic devices in the medical equipment industry. The contract covers the supply, maintenance, and consumables for bacterial screening of platelet devices. Commencing in 2016, the contract is active until December 31, 2023, providing opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector to engage, particularly SMEs due to the scale of the supplier. The contract was signed on February 4, 2016, and the extension to June 30, 2025, aims to ensure the completion of procurement activities on time.

The procurement process by the NHS Blood and Transplant represents an opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment industry to engage in supplying diagnostic devices related to bacterial screening. The contract, initially set to end in 2023, has been extended to accommodate additional works and services to meet emerging market demands and technological advancements. BIOMERIEUX UK LIMITED, being the supplier, demonstrates the importance of SME participation in public procurement processes, especially in sectors requiring specialized medical equipment and services. Businesses interested in growth through public procurements within the healthcare sector should monitor similar tender opportunities for potential future engagements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, Maintenance & Consumables of Bacterial Screening of Platelet devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024112-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,030,429 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 07:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024112-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.biomerieux.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:017440-2016:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

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