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Provision of Blood Sciences Managed Laboratory Service

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Buyer Contact Info

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

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
280000000.0 GBP
Gross: 336000000 GBP
Published
26 Sep 2025, 10:21
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85111800 - Pathology services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060052-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

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%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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