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title: "PPSA - Blood Gas Analysers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b4f0"
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# PPSA - Blood Gas Analysers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b4f0

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## Summary

University Hospitals Plymouth is inviting tenders for the supply of Blood Gas Analysers and associated consumables, reagents, and maintenance. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as blood analysers. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the final submission deadline extended to 16 January 2025. This contract, valued at £2,000,000, covers a contract period starting from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2030, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The purchasing authority is based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, and the open procedure method is being used for this tender process. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically via the provided platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in diagnostic systems, blood analysis services, and maintenance of medical equipment. Businesses with expertise in supplying high-reliability testing devices and those able to provide comprehensive maintenance services will find this an attractive opportunity. Companies capable of offering cost-effective solutions that enhance test reliability and analytical performance while reducing support costs would be well-suited to compete. By securing this contract, suppliers have the prospect of establishing a long-term relationship with multiple NHS Trusts, potentially aiding growth and reputation in the healthcare supply sector.

## Notice

Blood Gas Analysers and Associated Consumables, Reagents and Maintenance

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Blood Gas Analysers and associated consumables.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern & Northern) wishes to review bench top point of care testing devices which can be used for the analysis of blood specimens. The review looks towards increasing test reliability, analytical performance, ease of use and reducing consumable and support costs.

The requirement is to review and replace the existing systems including associated consumables and reagents which are used to measure Blood Gas.

The contract period will be for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months.

It is the intention of the Trusts to novate the award of this contract into the Pathology Managed Laboratory Service contracts in this region, currently with Roche Diagnostics Ltd and Abbott Laboratories Ltd. By responding to this tender you are confirming your acceptance for the awarded contract to be novated.

Options: This contract has the option to be extended for up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040235-2024 |
| 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 | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 8DH |
| 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

- 13 Dec 2024 at 11:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040235-2024
- 5 Dec 2024 at 13:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039238-2024
- 8 Nov 2024 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036208-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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