Genotype Testing for Mycobacterium

Procurement and Logistics Service, Business Services OrganisationcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-055d86Procurement Act 2023SME suitableplanning
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Estimated value

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

11 Jul 2025

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Description

This is Preliminary Market Engagement Notice published by Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), on behalf of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust (BHSCT) to seek engagement with the market place as PaLS are commencing work on a tender for genotype testing for mycobacterium within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI). The Tuberculosis (TB) laboratory within the BHSCT Microbiology Department has an ongoing requirement for equipment and consumables to support genotype testing. 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.

Scope

Reference
6018196
Total value
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2030
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2032

The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract period up to and including 24 months

Main category
goods
CPV classifications
38000000
38500000
33100000
38900000
Contract locations
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Quality - Quality Scored AssessmentSuppliers will be assessed on their responses to the quality scored questions. This will make up 30% of the assessment weighting.quality

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Conditions of Participation will apply to this procurement and are detailed within the CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology. These Conditions of Participation relate to Legal and Financial Requirements (including insurances and acceptance of Terms and Conditions).