---
title: "Microbiology Managed Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c01f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-11-26"
---

# Microbiology Managed Service Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c01f

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## Summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for a "Microbiology Managed Service Contract" within the Health industry category. This procurement includes services such as Bacteriology, Rapid PCR testing, and Molecular Viral Load Testing, primarily targeting the UKG3 region. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice date set for 26th November 2024. The total estimated contract value is approximately £8,250,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in microbiological cultures and related services. It is particularly suited to companies that can provide comprehensive microbiology services, including advanced testing methods. Engaging in this procurement could lead to significant business expansion and enhanced collaboration with a major healthcare entity like the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

Market engagement for the provision of a Microbiology Managed Service, including Bacteriology, Rapid PCR testing and Molecular Viral Load Testing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Market engagement for the provision of a Microbiology Managed Service, including Bacteriology, Rapid PCR testing 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/038157-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 2GW |
| 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

- 26 Nov 2024 at 13:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038157-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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