Tender: Next-Generation Automated Microbiology Laboratory Managed Service – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Released 2 months ago
Closed30 Sep 2026
Est. valueEstimate£570K to £5.6M
LocationScotland
AgencyLothian Health Board
SourcePublic Contracts Scotland
CategoryHealth & Medical
Submissions closedClosed Wed, 30 Sept 2026
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NHS Lothian is seeking a supplier for a next-generation automated microbiology laboratory solution delivered on a managed services basis for diagnostic and laboratory services at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The scope of the contract is an integrated microbiology laboratory managed services contract providing service management to meet all regulatory requirements, integrated IT and firmware, major analysers, reagents and consumables to deliver the majority of the test repertoire.
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Next-Generation Automated Microbiology Laboratory Managed Service – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Lothian Health Board
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