Prior information notice
This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Blood and Transplant
500 North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
UK
Contact person: John Lambert
E-mail: john.lambert@nhsbt.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKK11
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Hematos Licencing, Development, Support and Maintenance
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72261000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHSBT are seeking a single supplier to provide licencing, development, support and maintenance of current their current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution.<br/><br/>The purpose of this notice is to:<br/>• Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of licencing, development, support and maintenance of current their current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution.<br/>• Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support.<br/><br/>Please express your interest by the 27th of September and direct any questions to john.lambert@nhsbt.nhs.uk
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72261000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK11
Main site or place of performance:
Bristol, City of
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHSBT are looking to run an Open procedure, starting in November 24, to establish a contract with a single supplier to provide licencing, development, support and maintenance of their current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution.<br/> <br/>The purpose of this notice is to:<br/>• Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of licencing, development, support and maintenance of current their current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution.<br/>• Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support.<br/> <br/>Please express your interest by the 27th of September and direct any questions to john.lambert@nhsbt.nhs.uk
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/03/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/09/2024