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FHFT-C-MSC for the Provision of Point of Care Blood Gas

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Apr 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "FHFT-C-MSC for the Provision of Point of Care Blood Gas" involves the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, which serves as the buying organisation. This contracting process is categorised under the services industry, specifically blood analysis services, with CPV code 85111810. The project encompasses a Managed Service Contract for Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services to supply and install a connected Point of Care Testing solution. The implementation is to occur across all Trusts served by the BSPS network, located in the United Kingdom, specifically postcode GU16 7UJ. The procurement stage is completed, with the contract having started on 1st April 2026 and scheduled to end on 31st March 2033. The total contract value is £11,542,833.52, awarded to Radiometer Limited on 30th March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, healthcare technology solutions, and connectivity infrastructure. Companies experienced in providing comprehensive Point of Care Testing solutions that include installation and service maintenance could leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and enhance industry credibility. Although this particular contract is geared towards larger enterprises, given the contract's high value, there could be future opportunities within the broader framework agreement for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to contribute immediately or in subsequent phases. The procurement benefits imply a well-structured avenue for delivering advanced healthcare solutions, enabling business growth and innovation in the medical technology sector.

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Notice Title

FHFT-C-MSC for the Provision of Point of Care Blood Gas

Notice Description

Managed Service Contract for Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) to supply and install a connected Point of Care Testing (POCT) solution for blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, and oximetry. The solution will be implemented across all Trusts served by the BSPS network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7a30032-25a8-4d4d-8f8c-3eee11077ba6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05a64664-ed62-4b6e-b9b7-7a98ec02212d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,542,833 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,542,833 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY 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
FRIMLEY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIOMETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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