Planning

Pre-market Engagement Exercise for a Managed Service Contract for Automated Blood Sciences Laboratory

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

17 Jul 2018 at 08:31

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Jun 2018 at 13:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a managed service contract related to an automated Blood Sciences Laboratory. The title of the engagement is "Pre-market Engagement Exercise for a Managed Service Contract for Automated Blood Sciences Laboratory," with an engagement end date set for 26th July 2018. The supplier day, scheduled for 1st August 2018, will be held at the Pathology Seminar Room, Chester, where the authority will provide details on the scope of the tender which primarily involves maintenance, equipment replacement, and the supply of consumables for clinical pathology services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical laboratory services, pathology equipment, and associated supplies. Companies that can offer comprehensive managed service solutions are encouraged to participate, particularly those with experience in providing reagents, equipment, and servicing across various pathology disciplines. Given the nature of the project, businesses that demonstrate capability in maintenance and technology support for laboratory settings will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-market Engagement Exercise for a Managed Service Contract for Automated Blood Sciences Laboratory

Notice Description

THIS PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED WHILST FURTHER RESEARCH INTO THE PROCUREMENT STRATEGY FOR THE PROJECT IS CARRIED OUT. G/118/PA/18/SR - Pre-market Engagement Exercise for a Managed Service Contract for Automated Blood Sciences Laboratory. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (COCH) Blood Sciences Department is seeking a partner to implement a Managed Laboratory Service Contract for Clinical Pathology that will include the provision of maintenance and replacement of pathology equipment, associated connectivity and the supply of consumables, associated items, chemicals and reagents. As part of pre-market engagement and to assist in the strategic direction of the procurement and overall solution the Countess of Chester Hospital will be holding a supplier day on the 1st August 2018. Details of the scope of the tender and the timescales will be provided at the meeting, but will include providing reagents, equipment and servicing for Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology Serology, Transfusion, Coagulation, protein electrophoresis, Hba1c measurement, supply of blood tubes and point of care. We expect only companies able to provide a full and comprehensive managed service contract that covers the scope of the tender to attend this meeting. Due to the size of the venue you will be limited to a maximum of 2 representatives per company. An agenda will be issued in due course. Please find details below: Venue: Pathology Seminar Room The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust The Countess of The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Chester CH2 1UL Date: 1st August 2018 Start: 10:00am - 13:00pm If you are interested in attending please confirm attendance by no later than 16:00 hrs on Thursday 12th July 2018 by e mailing sarah.ryan6@nhs.net with the following details: 1. Organisation name. 2. Attendees (maximum of 2 per organisation). 3. Contact details. This market engagement exercise will not influence the selection of bidders but this process aims to engage with economic operators to assess market interest. The Authority encourages open, fair and transparent procurement and omission from any part of the market engagement shall not be taken into account in any subsequent bidder selection or tender evaluation process. This notice is not a call for competition . A specific call for competition for this procurement may be published within due course.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb75aee1-90d9-4bb4-b69e-9df923d944a8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jul 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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