---
title: "Blood Gas Testing (POCT) Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c616"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-12-10"
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# Blood Gas Testing (POCT) Managed Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c616

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## Summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an active tender for the provision of a Managed Service for Blood Gas Testing (Point of Care) valued at £5.95 million. This procurement falls under the industry category of Analysers (CPV code 38434000) and pertains to the delivery of goods. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage using an open procedure, with key milestones including the tender period ending on 13 January 2025 and bid opening on 10 December 2024. The service will be delivered across all UHB sites located in the UKG3 region, aiming to maintain a high-quality, patient-focused service supported by a multidisciplinary team.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical analysers and point-of-care testing services. With an estimated 10,000 users across multiple sites, companies providing innovative, reliable, and patient-centric solutions are well-suited to compete. The contract spans a period of seven years (2520 days), ensuring long-term engagement and potential for growth. Interested businesses must submit their bids electronically or in written form, adhering to the stipulated guidelines for variant policy and language requirements. This procurement is ideal for firms experienced in managing comprehensive healthcare services within large and diverse hospital networks.

## Notice

Provision of a Managed Service for Blood GasTesting (Point of Care) for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender for the Provision of a Managed Service for Blood GasTesting (Point of Care) for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. 

Point of Care Testing (POCT) Services are delivered throughout all UHB sites. UHB POCT Services strives to provide a high quality, safe, patient focused, service in a timely manner which is sensitive to patients physical, mental and cultural needs. The service is delivered by an experienced, motivated multi-disciplinary team. There are well established links into all specialty clinical teams across the Trust. There are an estimated 10,000 users of the service across all sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039790-2024 |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039790-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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