Scope
Description
Provision of Immunohematology testing for donors and patients for a period between the finish of the current contract and the start of a new contract. To include 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 contract will not be greater than £180,000 excluding VAT.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £180,000 excluding VAT
- £216,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 April 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2025 to 31 October 2025
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
NIBTS are seeking to rely upon Schedule 5 (5) (6) (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required
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
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: Gillespie, Matt
Telephone: +447801948170
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