Scope
Reference
15408
Description
Provision of Immunohaematology testing for donors and patinets for a period between the finish of the current contract and the start of a new contract. Thoinlcude the supply of testing platform, reagents, consumables and maintenance. The period of this interim contract will not be greater than 6 months and the value of the contarct will not be greater than £180,000 excluding VAT.
Contract 1. Automated Donor and Patient Immunohaematology testing
Supplier
Contract value
- £180,000 excluding VAT
- £216,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 April 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2025 to 31 October 2025
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
This DAC will provide funding for Immunohematology testing for NIBTS for patients and donors. NIBTS have secured a new contract via a competitive process, however the new equipment may not be installed and ready for use at the end of the current contract on 30/04/25. This interim arrangement extends the current compliant arrangments, ref 15408, and will ensure service cover between the end of the current contract and the between the new equipment being ready.
Supplier
Medical Supply Company
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQJT-4153-XWBM
Damastown
Mulhuddart
D15 V293
Ireland
Email: info@medical-supply.ie
Website: https://www.medical-supply.ie/
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Automated Donor and Patient Immunohaematology testing
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service
- NHS Organisation Data Service: ukn06
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTNY-7183-GXBY
Belfast City Hosital
Belfast
BT9 7TS
United Kingdom
Contact name: Matt Gillespie
Telephone: +442890531414
Email: matt.gillespie@nibts.hscni.net
Website: http://www.nibts.hscni.net
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland