Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Procurement and Logistics Service
77 Boucher Crescent
Belfast
BT12 6HU
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.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Pre Market Engagement for Automated Mycobacteria Culture Systems and Consumables
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This is a prior information notice to seek engagement with the market place on behalf of Health and Social Care for Northern Ireland to obtain a view of the market’s capabilities to deliver Automated Mycobacteria Culture Systems, including consumables, capable of testing bone and blood marrow in addition to respiratory samples. Potential suppliers for Automated Mycobacteria Culture Systems will need to register their business on the website www.eTendersNI.gov.uk (https://www.eTendersNI.gov.uk). Go to 'Suppliers new to eTendersNI' and follow the registration process. Suppliers will be required to register against the relevant CPV codes applicable to them and to ensure they receive email alerts regarding specific areas of interest. If already registered Suppliers should review their contact details to ensure the information is up to date. Assistance is available from eTenders NI Helpdesk, telephone number: 08002404545.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33696300 - Chemical reagents
- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a Prior Information Notice seeking market engagement to determine the market's capabilities to supply Automated Mycobacteria Culture Systems (and consumables) capable of testing bone and blood marrow in addition to respiratory samples. To that end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) wishes to engage with prospective suppliers on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland to establish market readiness using the "Automated Mycobacteria Culture Systems Questionnaire" document available on eTendersNI within the Call for Tender (CfT) (Ref: 4998304). For more information, suppliers should refer to document “Supplier Engagement Document for Automated Mycobacteria Culture Systems”. All communications and responses must be sent via the secure eTendersNI messaging area within this CfT. Suppliers must submit their questionnaire responses and any comments NO LATER THAN 15.00 on Friday 6th October 2023. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 April 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes