Tender

Provision of Pathology Specimen Service for Overseas Bases and Operations

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)

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Tender

09 Jun 2018 at 14:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Medical Services (DMS), is currently seeking providers for the "Provision of Pathology Specimen Service for Overseas Bases and Operations." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically relating to pathology services, and is based in Lichfield, UK. The tender is using an open procurement method and is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 19 July 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1 December 2018 and will continue until 31 December 2020.

This opportunity presents a valuable avenue for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in pathology services. Companies capable of same-day sample collection, analysis, and providing technical advice in haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and cellular pathology will find this an advantageous tender to pursue, especially those with the capacity to support military and overseas operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Pathology Specimen Service for Overseas Bases and Operations

Notice Description

Defence Medical Services (DMS) undertake a comprehensive pathological sample analysis using a framework of services provided wholly by local National Health Service Pathology Services (NHSPS). Permanent overseas locations and those on deployed operations will have reduced laboratory support and as such there is a need to refer some samples to UK facilities in order to support medical needs. Briefly, a Contractor is required to: undertake same day collection and transportation of all samples from the nominated disembarkation point to the Contractor's testing facilities; Undertake analysis of all suitable specimens; Provide technical advice to Authority with respect to haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology and cellular pathology issues, as required, via an appropriate on-call pathologist/clinical scientist/biomedical scientist, and; Meet turnaround times for providing the results for specimens in accordance with Royal College of Pathologists Key Performance Indicators. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-LICHFIELD: Pathology services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0144a81-d44b-497b-9742-fb0f5cd5bec4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3526f0eb-813f-4ec7-b071-39081911c92a
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, VCSE
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
9 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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