Tender

Testing of Cardio Check PA Blood Analyser machines

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

01 Dec 2021 at 13:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a public procurement process for the testing of Cardio Check PA Blood Analyser machines, valued at £60,000. This tender, classified under the CPV code for blood analysers, is currently in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest (EOI) due by 13th December 2021. The successful supplier will be required to provide various services including monthly samples for quality assurance, a web-based reporting system, and initial as well as ongoing training for users. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2024 and will involve delivery within the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical laboratory services, blood analysis, and technology solutions tailored to health services. Businesses offering innovative quality assurance systems and training services for clinical equipment are likely to find this tender aligned with their capabilities. Competitors should be prepared to demonstrate flexibility and creativity in working with local commissioners and stakeholders to meet the requirements of the NHS Health Check service effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing of Cardio Check PA Blood Analyser machines

Notice Description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust are looking for expressions of interest in the following:- We are looking for a supplier to provide the provision of External Quality Assessment Cardio Check PA Blood Analyser machines on a monthly basis. The main requirements of an External Quality Assurance supplier, capable of supporting the NHS Health Check service are:-. o Provide monthly samples for the quality assurance of the CardioChek PA Blood analyser machine o Provide a web-based system to record the test results o Provide accurate reports on testing on a monthly basis o Provide software for all third-party providers of the NHS Health Checks programme for multiple user access o Provide initial training to support implementation o Provide ongoing training on software and any training modules for new starters (via eLearning, face to face and/or virtual delivery) o Provide ongoing technical support for IT related to the system o Be flexible and creative to work with our local Commissioners and stakeholders in a collective partnership to enable KCHFT to fully deliver against relevant Key performance Indicators o Provide an alerting system o bespoke individual and whole service data o Provide accurate monthly summary data in Microsoft Word and graph form with regard to number of meters tested and number of poor performers Expressions of interest (EOI) must be submitted via the Procontract procurement portal (Proactis) under opportunity number DN581721. Any correspondence to the Authority's staff email address will be disregarded. Please log-in via the following link to EOI if already registered, or the link will also allow you to register and then EOI. https://procontract.due-north.com/login Documentation will be released to suppliers who express an interest following the closure of EOI window.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06a77fdd-4bae-42ce-b03a-caf9251db787
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

38434520 - Blood analysers

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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