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Prior Information Notice - THE PROVISION OF PATHOLOGY LABORATORY SERVICES TO THE DEFENCE MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTRE STANFORD HALL - Call for Competition

THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES

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Award

21 Sep 2023 at 10:02

Award Notice
Tender

19 May 2023 at 15:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Medical Services is awarding a contract for the provision of pathology laboratory services to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Stanford Hall. The tender falls under the CPV code 85111800 for Pathology Services. This procurement is being conducted using the light touch regime and interested suppliers in Nottinghamshire are invited to express their interest by contacting Thomas Rockett at thomas.rockett101@mod.gov.uk. The contract period is from September 1, 2023, to September 1, 2026, with a total value of £127,500.

This tender for pathology laboratory services provides an opportunity for suppliers to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Suppliers with expertise in clinical pathology services, cyber security controls, and the capability to undertake urgent pathology services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses offering 24-hour testing services and sample collection from the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Stanford Hall are encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice - THE PROVISION OF PATHOLOGY LABORATORY SERVICES TO THE DEFENCE MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTRE STANFORD HALL - Call for Competition

Notice Description

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF PATHOLOGY LABORATORY SERVICES TO THE DEFENCE MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTRE STANFORD HALL The Authority has a requirement to provide a clinical pathology service to analyse patient samples for a wide range of analytes, substances and micro-organisms and report the results in a timely manner. Interest suppliers are to provide: A 24hr service to test and report on routine and urgent pathology samples to enable effective and safe patient care. A sample collection service from DMRC SH during normal working hours Mon to Fri 0800 - 1700hrs. The scope of required tests (including urgent tests) can be found at Annex A of the Statement of Requirement. Provide an electronic report of results. Must have the capability to undertake urgent pathology services. Cyber Security: The MoD has a duty to protect itself from Cyber threats and now we extend this to Suppliers we engage with. As an extension of the Government's Cyber Essentials Scheme the MoD, working together with Industry and other Government Departments, have developed a more robust Cyber Security Model, under the umbrella of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP). All prime Contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract. The Authority has determined the level of risk at Moderate (Reference: RAR-185907028) as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above. This procurement is being conducted utilising the light touch regime as this procurement falls under CPV code 85111800 Pathology Services. As such, this prior information notice shall constitute a call for competition. Contract award will occur without further tendering activity, in accordance with Chapter 3 Section 7 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. We therefore invite interested suppliers within Nottinghamshire to express their interest in writing to thomas.rockett101@mod.gov.uk. Please read through and respond to the evaluation questions, which will form the basis of judgement regarding any decision to award. As part of this, please complete the attached pricing schedule. Should you have any questions please contact Thomas Rockett, Commercial Officer at thomas.rockett101@mod.gov.uk Additional information: As this procurement will utilise DEFCON 630, this procurement is for a framework agreement contract. Payments will therefore be based on the completed pricing schedule, submitted as part of this exercise, on a usage basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab2f5bb1-941d-41ef-b18f-a5d6fdd208b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/512c1840-1706-4dbe-a2d6-b98907c1b2e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Light Touch Regime
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2026 3-4 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
THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES
Contact Name
Thomas Rockett
Contact Email
thomas.rockett101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07479400858

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

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Further Information

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