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Provision of Pathology Specimen Service for Overseas Bases and Operations

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)

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08 Oct 2018 at 05:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Medical Services (DMS), is conducting a tender for the provision of a Pathology Specimen Service for Overseas Bases and Operations. The tender, which falls under the services industry category, has a total contract value of £119,920 and was awarded on 24th September 2018, with the contract period running from 1st December 2018 to 31st December 2020. The procurement process was an open procedure and the tender period concluded on 24th September 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and laboratory services sector, particularly those that can provide same-day collection and analysis of pathology specimens. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete in this tender, especially those with capabilities in haematology, clinical chemistry, and microbiology. Engaging with this contract could enable businesses to expand their services internationally, catering to the needs of military and overseas medical facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Pathology Specimen Service for Overseas Bases and Operations

Notice Description

Defence Medical Services (DMS) undertake a comprehensive pathological sample analysis using a framework of services provided wholly by local National Health Service Pathology Services (NHSPS). Permanent overseas locations and those on deployed operations will have reduced laboratory support and as such there is a need to refer some samples to UK facilities in order to support medical needs. Briefly, a Contractor is required to: undertake same day collection and transportation of all samples from the nominated disembarkation point to the Contractor's testing facilities; Undertake analysis of all suitable specimens; Provide technical advice to Authority with respect to haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology and cellular pathology issues, as required, via an appropriate on-call pathologist/clinical scientist/biomedical scientist, and; Meet turnaround times for providing the results for specimens in accordance with Royal College of Pathologists Key Performance Indicators. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-LICHFIELD: Pathology services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-319e9e4a-8e6e-4813-bd6f-1212ca3a89c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b93bbf-7e5c-4b48-b775-da6758342f5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,920 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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