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title: "Triple Irradiated Tryptone Soya Agar and Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Plates (Pharmacy Use)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045446"
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buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF ON BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST, NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST AND WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST."
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# Triple Irradiated Tryptone Soya Agar and Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Plates (Pharmacy Use)

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF ON BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST, NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST AND WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045446

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service (BSO PaLS) has awarded a contract under an open procedure for the provision of Triple Irradiated Tryptone Soya Agar and Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Plates for pharmacy use. This contract, valued at £1,663,176, is managed on behalf of the Belfast, Northern, and Western Health and Social Care Trusts, and includes a potential extension period of up to 36 months. The tender process, which adhered to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, concluded with the contract being signed on 19th February 2025. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract has been awarded to BIOMERIEUX UK LIMITED.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the laboratory reagents sector, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality diagnostic supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore similar tenders to expand their market presence and leverage public sector partnerships. The high emphasis on cost (with an 80% weighting) suggests that competitive pricing will be crucial for successful bids in future such tenders. Engaging in these procurement opportunities can lead to steady revenue streams and a strengthened portfolio for involved suppliers.

## Notice

Triple Irradiated Tryptone Soya Agar and Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Plates (Pharmacy Use)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Triple Irradiated Tryptone Soya Agar and Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Plates (Pharmacy Use) Additional information: This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Belfast, Northern and Western Health and Social Care Trusts. The total contract value is PS1,663,176.00. The initial contract period of 5 years is PS966,140.00. Should the option of an additional 36 months extension be utilised as per clause 2.2 of the SS17bc Commercial Conditions of Contracts for Supplies Contracts, the approximate spend is PS697,036.00. The contract also allows for an additional 18 month extension as per clause 2.3 of the SS17bc Commercial Conditions of Contracts for Supplies Contracts. None of the figures above represent a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: Option to extend for any periods up to and including 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006341-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,821,683 |
| Lots value | £2,821,683 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,663,176 |

## 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 ON BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST, NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST AND WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST. |
| Additional buyers | BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF ON BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | DERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT47 6YZ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Enagh |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006341-2025
- 23 Sep 2024 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030365-2024
- 22 Apr 2024 at 18:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013059-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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