Buyer Name: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Buyer Address: Newcastle Rd, Stoke, UKG23, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Customer Care
Contact Email: customercare@htepg.com
Buyer Name: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Buyer Address: Newcastle Rd, Stoke, UKG23, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Customer Care
Contact Email: customercare@htepg.com
Buyer Name: HealthTrust Europe LLP
Buyer Address: 19 George Road, Birmingham, UKG31, B15 1NU, United Kingdom
Contact Telephone: 08458875000
The scope of the blood sciences managed service will include the provision of all blood sciences equipment, maintenance, staff training, reagents & consumables, associated IT systems and enabling works for the delivery of chemistry, immunoassay, haematology, coagulation, blood transfusion, and immunology services. Other tests such as Point of Care Testing may be considered at a later stage of the procurement as part of the Contract. Tenderers should use the information provided as part of this tender to propose innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions that meet the outlined needs of the Contracting Authority.
No linked documents found for this notice.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060052-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: As this contract will operate as a managed service for the duration of the contract, the Authority reserves the right to procure any blood science-related equipment or associated services, including point-of-care testing, where required to support clinical operations within the scope of this procurement.
Lot 1 Value: GBP 280,000,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 336,000,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2028-10-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2035-09-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (including Social Value) (60%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (40%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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