Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Procurement and Logistics Service
77 Boucher Crescent
Belfast
BT12 6HU
palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This is a Prior Information Notice published by the Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), Business Services Organisation (BSO) on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) to seek engagement with the marketplace as PaLS are commencing work for a regional tender for Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing for the five main hospital Trusts.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2024/S 000-008838
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
VI.3.1)
Place of text to be modified
Additional Information
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The product Awareness Sessions will be an opportunity for suppliers to present to a panel of HSCNI Professionals. The presentation
will be scheduled to last approximately 1 hour per presenting supplier and will be required to: Provide a physical demonstration
of their current Urinalysis Testing, Provide a physical demonstration of their current Urine Pregnancy Testing, To be available to
respond to questions or clarifications from attendees following demonstration and presentation covering all aspects of system
functionality and Provide a physical demonstration of their Middleware / Connectivity solution. The overall purpose of this session
will be to update, educate and inform attendees of what is currently available in the marketplace and to assist on potential functional
characteristics which could form part of the future tender specification. Your participation in any future tender is in no way connected
to or dependent upon your attendance at this Product Awareness Session. Product Awareness Session is scheduled to take place in
person at PaLs Conference Room, 77 Boucher Crescent, Belfast, BT12 6HU on Tues 23rd April 2024. Specific appointment times will
be communicated to each supplier following the closing date of this Declaration of Interest. Only those companies who can confirm
their ability to provide, demonstrate and potentially supply Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing will be invited to attend the Product
Awareness Session. Please note: Neither BSO Procurement & Logistics Service nor the Trusts’ will be liable for any costs incurred
by those companies attending the sessions. What you need to do now: 1)Request a copy of declaration of interest proforma from
palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net 2)Complete the Declaration of interest form 3)Submit your completed Declaration of interest form by
emailing palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net before the deadline at 12 noon on Thursday 4th April 2024 4)Ensure you will be available to
attend on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 and be able to present your solution to the HSCNI Professionals.
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The product Awareness Sessions will be an opportunity for suppliers to present to a panel of HSCNI Professionals. The presentation
will be scheduled to last approximately 1 hour per presenting supplier and will be required to: Provide a physical demonstration
of their current Urinalysis Testing, Provide a physical demonstration of their current Urine Pregnancy Testing, To be available to
respond to questions or clarifications from attendees following demonstration and presentation covering all aspects of system
functionality and Provide a physical demonstration of their Middleware / Connectivity solution. The overall purpose of this session
will be to update, educate and inform attendees of what is currently available in the marketplace and to assist on potential functional
characteristics which could form part of the future tender specification. Your participation in any future tender is in no way connected
to or dependent upon your attendance at this Product Awareness Session. Product Awareness Session is scheduled to take place in
person at PaLs Conference Room, 77 Boucher Crescent, Belfast, BT12 6HU on Tuesday 7th May 2024. Specific appointment times will
be communicated to each supplier following the closing date of this Declaration of Interest. Only those companies who can confirm
their ability to provide, demonstrate and potentially supply Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing will be invited to attend the Product
Awareness Session. Please note: Neither BSO Procurement & Logistics Service nor the Trusts’ will be liable for any costs incurred
by those companies attending the sessions. What you need to do now: 1)Request a copy of declaration of interest proforma from
palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net 2)Complete the Declaration of interest form 3)Submit your completed Declaration of interest form by
emailing palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net before the deadline at 12 noon on Thursday 18th April 2024 4)Ensure you will be available to
attend on Tuesday 7th May 2024 and be able to present your solution to the HSCNI Professionals.
seven.2) Other additional information
Please note there has been a change to the date of the Supplier Engagement Session. The Supplier Engagement Session will now take place on the 7th May 2024 in PaLs Conference Room, 77 Boucher Crescent, Belfast, BT12 6HU. What you need to do now: 1)Request a copy of declaration of interest proforma from palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net 2) Complete the Declaration of interest form 3) Submit your completed Declaration of interest form by emailing palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net before the deadline at 12 noon on Thursday 18th April 2024 4) Ensure you will be available to attend on Tuesday 7th May 2024 and be able to present your solution to the HSCNI Professionals.