Planning

Pathology Sample Collection and Delivery Service - RFI

ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT

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Planning

22 Nov 2022 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Man Government has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Pathology Sample Collection and Delivery Service. The service involves collecting time-sensitive test samples from Noble's Hospital and delivering them to multiple tertiary providers in the UK, mainly in the North West region. The deadline for submitting responses to the Request for Information (RFI) is noon on 5th December 2022. The contract period is planned to start on 1st February 2023 and end on 31st January 2025.

This opportunity is suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises. Businesses experienced in shipping operations, multi-modal courier services, courier services, and freight transport agency services are well-suited to compete. Interested parties must be registered on the Isle of Man Government's Procurement Portal to participate in the competitive exercise. The tender offers a chance to provide essential services in healthcare logistics, ensuring timely and secure delivery of medical samples, thus contributing to the efficient functioning of the healthcare system.

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Notice Title

Pathology Sample Collection and Delivery Service - RFI

Notice Description

Pathology Sample Collection and Delivery Service - RFI The Isle of Man Government invites expressions of interest from experienced contractors to provide a service to collect Pathology clinical samples from Noble's Hospital and deliver to multiple tertiary providers in the UK. The Pathology department are looking for a partner who will collect time sensitive test samples on a daily basis from their lab at Noble's Hospital and dispatch to collaborative centers in the UK either same day or overnight. A guaranteed delivery time is required with an expectation that most samples will be delivered in the morning. The service is required Monday - Saturday. Most of the centers will be located in the North West of England however there are a few which are further afield. In order to participate in this competitive exercise, your organisation must be registered on the Isle of Man Government's Procurement Portal. If you have not previously registered, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/iomg/aspx/Home and select 'Register' from the menu on the right side of the Home Page. Once you have registered your organisation you should select this tender from the list of 'Current Tenders' and 'View Details' then click 'Express Interest' at the bottom of the page. Once you have clicked on 'Express an Interest' a 'Form of Acknowledgement' tab will appear. This tab will provide a copy of the 'Appeals Procedure' to be downloaded. In order to progress to the next stage of the process you will need to 'Opt-In' and complete the 'Form of Acknowledgment' questionnaire and click 'Submit Return' before the Expression of Interest deadline as detailed below. Should you have any difficulty in using the website or registering your interest in this way, please e-mail procurement@gov.im RFI responses must be submitted through the above Portal by noon 5th December 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31ec0a8f-449b-47fa-9e5f-d613792d384a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8d8742-79d8-42ac-a02f-335b66cf008f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

60640000 - Shipping operations

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Neil Callin
Contact Email
neil.callin2@gov.im
Contact Phone
+44 1624686545

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF MAN
Postcode
IM1 3PN
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Isle of Man

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Isle of Man
Electoral Ward
M99999999
Westminster Constituency
M99999999

Further Information

Notice Documents

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