---
title: "BSPS Liquid Based TB Diagnosis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052587"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-24"
---

# BSPS Liquid Based TB Diagnosis

Buyer: FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052587

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## Summary

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "BSPS Liquid Based TB Diagnosis." This initiative involves acquiring Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) liquid culture system services for diagnosing tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections. The process is categorised under pathology services and will take place across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The projected contract period is from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2031, with a prospective notification for tender to be released by 1st December 2025. This procurement is under a public authority – central government classification, aligned with the legal framework established by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender opens pathways for enterprises specialising in pathology services, specifically those experienced in offering advanced diagnostic systems like the MGIT. Companies with expertise in healthcare diagnostics, particularly within the realm of infectious disease detection, would find this opportunity particularly lucrative, helping them expand their service offerings in multiple UK regions. Businesses that can provide innovative, reliable, and efficient systems for mycobacterial infection diagnosis will be well-positioned to compete for this strategic contract, fostering substantial growth within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Procurement of Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) liquid culture system services for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and other mycobacterial infections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027269-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 24 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | FRIMLEY |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU16 7UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Surrey Heath |
| Electoral ward | Frimley |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 24 May 2025 at 10:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027269-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027269-2025
  24th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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