managed service for microbiology

This notice is to advise the market of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) intention to issue a tender opportunity for a Microbiology Managed Service. At the time of this notice the Microbiology Managed Service will cover Bacteriology services (including the provision of ready poured media) and elements of Virology testing, including some rapid PCR screening. The Trust intends to hold a virtual pre-market engagement day during the month of September 2021(actual date to be confirmed)and will make a final decision on the most appropriate route to market after this engagement day. The Trust’s preferred route to market currently is via the “open” procedure. Suppliers who wish to attend the virtual pre-market engagement day will be required to give a small presentation on a series of points the Trust wishes to explore. Details of this presentation are included in the pre-market engagement brief with this notice. If you wish to participate please confirm this in writing via the Bravo portal to Mr Daniel O’Sullivan – Category Manager by 9am Friday 10th September 2021. Details of the exact date and allocated time slot will then be sent to you via this portal. Please be advised that this notice is not a formal call for competition and participation in this pre-market engagement day is voluntary.