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Pre-notice of a tender for a Managed Service Contract (MSC) for Molecular Diagnostics and future sub-categories of Microbiology

WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED

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17 May 2022 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wessex NHS Procurement Limited is in the process of procuring a Managed Service Contract for Molecular Diagnostics and related Microbiology services, with a total estimated value of £118 million. This tender was published on 17th May 2022, and the tender period is set to close on 5th September 2022. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically under the Pathology Services category. The tentative contract commencement date is 1st February 2023, lasting until 19th July 2031, as part of the Southern Counties Pathology Network's operational needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical diagnostics and pathology services. Businesses that can demonstrate the capacity for compliant procurement practices and those capable of handling mini competitions and tenders in accordance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 will be well-positioned to compete. Given the scale of the contract, firms with experience in managed services and a proven track record in molecular diagnostics and microbiology will find this opportunity particularly relevant for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-notice of a tender for a Managed Service Contract (MSC) for Molecular Diagnostics and future sub-categories of Microbiology

Notice Description

This Notice is to inform potential bidders that Wessex NHS Procurement Limited (WPL) will be advertising a tender opportunity in June 2022 for the provision of a Managed Service Contract (MSC) for Molecular Diagnostics on behalf of the Southern Counties Pathology Network (SCP). WPL will require potential bidders to have the capability and capacity to undertake compliant procurement responsibility for both mini competitions and tenders that adhere to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) (and/or the latest Procurement legislation applicable throughout the duration of the contract). These to include future sub-categories of Microbiology as managed service contracts, to be included within the main managed service contract, on behalf of SCP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f9acbb0-c0a8-446a-bc18-8a1db715da96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83854ab0-27d0-4771-a638-f1ce4d112d59
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 19 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
deborah.parin@wpl.uhs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+447799316082

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 6YD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Shirley
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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