Microbiology Services Managed Service Contract
Description: NHS Lothian seeks next-generation automated laboratory solution delivered on a managed services basis for diagnostic and laboratory services at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The scope of the contract is an integrated Microbiology laboratory managed Services contract ("MSC") providing service management to meet all regulatory requirements, integrated IT firmware, major analysers, reagents and consumables to deliver the majority of the test repertoire.
Summary: NHS Lothian sought a managed microbiology laboratory service at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The requirement covered an integrated, largely automated diagnostic laboratory solution, including service management to meet regulatory requirements, integrated IT firmware, major analysers, reagents and consumables for most of the test repertoire. Core services included MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and advanced digital automation. Conventional microbiology and antimicrobial susceptibility testing were optional services that NHS Lothian could instruct under the contract. The supplier was to provide, implement, calibrate, commission and maintain the necessary equipment and supply all associated consumables. One operator was intended to take full responsibility for the managed service, arranging any subcontracting or collaboration needed to deliver it.