Judge refuses to halt €57m Beaumont hospital contract over tender dispute

Justice Michael Twomey ruled that patient outcomes at the north Dublin hospital must take priority over a dispute about the procurement process

Beaumont Hospital facing challenges. Pic: RollingNews.ie

The Commercial Court has refused to allow a legal row delay the signing of a €57 million contract to provide Beaumont Hospital with blood lab services.

Justice Michael Twomey ruled that patient outcomes at the north Dublin hospital must take priority over a dispute about the procurement process.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, the unsuccessful bidder for the lucrative 15 year contract, initiated legal action when the tender went to Roche Diagnostics last June.

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