Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Supplies Centre, Gransha Hospital, Clooney Road
Londonderry
BT47 6YZ
Palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
A Floor, Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT9 7AB
palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
A Floor, Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT9 7AB
palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
HLA Molecular Typing and HLA Antibody Detection / Identification - 4535237
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
HLA Molecular Typing and HLA Antibody Detection / Identification
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £4,939,767.84
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Molecular Typing: Kits, Software and Automated Platform for the HLA Typing of DNA Samples
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HLA Molecular Typing and HLA Antibody Detection / Identification
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 Months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The total procurement value is £4,939,767.84 as stated in II.1.7. The initial contract period of 5 years is £3,528,405.60. Should the option of an additional 24 months extension be utilised, the approximate spend is £1,411,362.24. None of the figures above represent a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Antibodies Detection screening: Platform, Reagents, Kits, Controls and Consumables for HLA specific Antibody Detection and Intermediate Testing
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HLA Molecular Typing and HLA Antibody Detection / Identification
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 Months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The total procurement value is £4,939,767.84 as stated in II.1.7. The initial contract period of 5 years is £3,528,405.60. Should the option of an additional 24 months extension be utilised, the approximate spend is £1,411,362.24. None of the figures above represent a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Antibodies Identification 75 percent: Platform, Reagents, Kits, Controls and Consumables for HLA specific Antibody Identification
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HLA Molecular Typing and HLA Antibody Detection / Identification
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 Months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The total procurement value is £4,939,767.84 as stated in II.1.7. The initial contract period of 5 years is £3,528,405.60. Should the option of an additional 24 months extension be utilised, the approximate spend is £1,411,362.24. None of the figures above represent a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Antibodies Identification 25 percent: Platform, Reagents, Kits, Controls and Consumables for HLA specific Antibody Identification
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HLA Molecular Typing and HLA Antibody Detection / Identification
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 Months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The total procurement value is £4,939,767.84 as stated in II.1.7. The initial contract period of 5 years is £3,528,405.60. Should the option of an additional 24 months extension be utilised, the approximate spend is £1,411,362.24. None of the figures above represent a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
DNA Amplification Platform and Associated Products
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HLA Molecular Typing and HLA Antibody Detection / Identification
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 Months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
DNA Quantification Platform and Associated Products
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HLA Molecular Typing and HLA Antibody Detection / Identification
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 Months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
DNA Visualisation Platform and Associated Products
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HLA Molecular Typing and HLA Antibody Detection / Identification
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 Months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-032982
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Molecular Typing: Kits, Software and Automated Platform for the HLA Typing of DNA Samples
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IBG IMMUCOR LIMITED
2 Cranbrook Way Solihull Business Park
SOLIHULL
B90 4GT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,648,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £484,159.10
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
2
Title
Antibodies Detection (screening): Platform, Reagents, Kits, Controls and Consumables for HLA specific Antibody Detection and Intermediate Testing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
V.H. BIO LTD
Unit 11B Station Approach
GATESHEAD
NE11 0ZF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,539,483
Total value of the contract/lot: £926,680.15
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
Lot No
3
Title
Antibodies Identification (75 percent): Platform, Reagents, Kits, Controls and Consumables for HLA specific Antibody Identification
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
V.H. BIO LTD
Unit 11B Station Approach
GATESHEAD
NE11 0ZF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £831,489
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,760,400.90
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4
Lot No
4
Title
Antibodies Identification (25 percent): Platform, Reagents, Kits, Controls and Consumables for HLA specific Antibody Identification
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MC DIAGNOSTICS LTD
Unit 5 Optic, Ffordd William Morgan
ST ASAPH
LL17 0JD
andy.canterbury@mcdiagnostics.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £277,163
Total value of the contract/lot: £768,527.69
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
5
Lot No
5
Title
DNA Amplification Platform and Associated Products
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
6
Lot No
6
Title
DNA Quantification Platform and Associated Products
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
7
Lot No
7
Title
DNA Visualisation Platform and Associated Products
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
In section 1.2, it is stated that this procurement is a joint procedure and contract award is by a Central Purchasing Body. This contract is not a joint contract, it is a Central Purchasing Body Contract operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the participants listed in section 1.1.. . The UK does not have a body responsible for appeals or mediation. The High Court is the arbiter of formal procurement challenges and. the review procedures are as set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Proceedings under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. are time limited, and any such proceedings must be brought in the High Court.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
reference section VI.3 Additional information
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom