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Point of Care Testing: Drugs of Abuse

NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS)

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05 Feb 2018 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) has completed a tender process for the framework titled "Point of Care Testing: Drugs of Abuse." This procurement, which falls under the medical goods industry category, was initiated to establish a new framework for Point of Care Testing predominantly used in Mental Health and Acute Trust settings across the UK. The contract is valued at £280 million and covers the provision of diagnostic tests and analysers for drugs of abuse, with the contract period running from December 11, 2017, to December 10, 2021. The open procurement method was used, with the tender phase concluding on September 18, 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies and diagnostics sectors, particularly those specialising in reagents and drug detection apparatus. Suppliers capable of providing innovative diagnostic solutions or improvements in Point of Care Testing services would be well-suited to compete or partner in future procurements. Additionally, smaller enterprises might find avenues to collaborate with larger pools of suppliers within the framework, fostering growth and development within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Point of Care Testing: Drugs of Abuse

Notice Description

The aim of the project is to set up a new framework for Point of Care Testing: Drugs of Abuse which includes both products and services., predominantly for use in Mental Health and Acute Trust settings, but with a view that there may also be interest from Associate Members such as HMP and Police Forces around the UK. The framework will cover: The provision of diagnostic test cassettes and strips for use with urine The provision of diagnostic tests for use with oral fluid The provision of diagnostic tests for use with hair The provision of analysers for alcohol testing Confirmation / Classification testing of positive samples Provision of Point of care analysers Operational outsourcing of Point of care: Drugs of Abuse testing services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6199c529-f837-4013-bb33-6aa8fc44f14a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4d814c-095a-4064-8932-ce5c61d98ecd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33124131 - Reagent strips

33696300 - Chemical reagents

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33696700 - Urological reagents

38434000 - Analysers

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2017 - 10 Dec 2021 4-5 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
NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Abbott Toxicology Limited

Draeger Safety Ltd

Matrix Diagnostics Limited

nal von minden GmbH

Randox Laboratories Ltd

SureScreen Diagnostics Ltd

Further Information

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