Genotype Testing for Mycobacterium
Description: The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), on behalf of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) within Northern Ireland, wish to invite tenders for the Supply and delivery of Genotype Testing for Mycobacterium. Specifically, the department seeks an automated molecular process for identifying cultured mycobacterium species from positive cultures. The solution must provide an end to end service from sample reception to final identification featuring automated results analysis, digital result storage, and supporting software. It must also include all necessary reagents, consumables, training, and equipment maintenance.
Summary: The procurement process initiated by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, facilitated by the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), aims to source genotype testing for mycobacterium. This tender focuses on an automated molecular process for identifying cultured mycobacterium species, with provisions for software support, digital result storage, and equipment maintenance. It falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Northern Ireland. The procurement stage is currently active, with key events including the tender period ending on 23rd April 2026, and an enquiry period concluding on 16th April 2026. This open procedure marks a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and medical equipment to engage with a public authority contract governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations.