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Provision of Point Of Care Ketone Testing

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of Point Of Care Ketone Testing services. This contract, awarded to Roche Diagnostics Limited, is part of the Laboratory services industry and addresses a crucial healthcare requirement for diabetic ketoacidosis management. Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, this tender was initiated through a selective procurement process, specifically utilising the NHSSC Framework Agreement. The contract is set for a duration of 60 months, with potential extensions, starting from 2nd February 2026, and the award was confirmed on 12th January 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory diagnostics and point-of-care testing, particularly those capable of providing highly specialised medical testing services to healthcare institutions. Large businesses with expertise in pathology managed services and an interest in partnering through framework agreements would find themselves well-positioned to compete. While the procurement is classified under the CPV code for laboratory services, the selective nature of the process suggests a focus on suppliers with proven capabilities and reliability in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Point Of Care Ketone Testing

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for Ketone Testing. Ketone Testing is vital because it enables early detection and management of diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening complication of diabetes and is required to meet NICE standards for diabetes management. Ketone testing also guides treatment during confirmed DKA and helps prevent avoidable hospital admissions by supporting effective sick-day management. The contract has been awarded to Roche Diagnostics Limited by utilising the NHSSC Framework Agreement for the supply of Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services. The term of the contract is 60 months with 2x12 months optional extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcabf85e-0b8f-43e6-bf4e-c2ba54c80484
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,388,220 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,388,220 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2031 Over 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

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