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title: "Clinical Microbiology Managed Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048828"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-08-06"
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# Clinical Microbiology Managed Service Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048828

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open tender process for a "Clinical Microbiology Managed Service Contract" under the classification "Microbiological cultures" (CPV code: 33698100). This contract, valued at £9,000,000, is set to commence on 1st March 2025 and will end on 29th February 2032. The procurement is in the "goods" category and will cover UHB Bacteriology services, along with selected Virology testing services, in the UKG3 region (Birmingham). Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 16th September 2024 at 12:00 PM BST, followed by the bid opening and award period commencement on the same day at 5:00 PM BST.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in clinical microbiology, laboratory services, and related health sectors. Companies with expertise in providing microbiological cultures, ready-poured media, rapid PCR screening, and Molecular Viral Load testing could significantly benefit by participating. As the procurement method is an open procedure, it allows a wide range of suppliers to compete, providing an excellent platform for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector. Well-prepared bids from experienced suppliers in the life sciences and medical diagnostics fields stand a strong chance of success.

## Notice

Provision of a Clinical Microbiology Managed Service Contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Clinical Microbiology Managed Service Contract. 

The service will cover UHB Bacteriology services (including the provision of ready poured media) and elements of Virology testing, including some rapid PCR screening and Molecular Viral Load testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024717-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,000,000 |
| 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 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 | TLG3 West Midlands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024717-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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