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701577408-Provision of Pathology Specimen Referral Service to Operations and Overseas Bases- Contracts Finder Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Oct 2021 at 14:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a tender titled "701577408-Provision of Pathology Specimen Referral Service to Operations and Overseas Bases." This procurement, classified under pathology services, is based in the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom. The open procedure tender is active and is set to conclude on 15 November 2021. The estimated total value of the contract is £75,000, with the contract period starting from January 1, 2022, and extending until December 31, 2024. Notably, bidders must adhere to heightened cyber security measures as outlined in the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership guidelines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and pathology services sector, particularly those capable of providing timely specimen collection and processing. Companies with expertise in logistics, testing facilities, and compliance with cyber security standards would be ideally suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence's emphasis on value for money and technical capability opens avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to partake in this procurement, potentially expanding their portfolio in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

701577408-Provision of Pathology Specimen Referral Service to Operations and Overseas Bases- Contracts Finder Notice

Notice Description

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A PATHOLOGY SPECIMEN REFERRAL SERVICE FOR OVERSEAS BASES AND OPERATIONS The Authority has a requirement for the provision of a pathology specimen referral service for overseas bases and operations. The successful Tenderer must be to provide a comprehensive testing service that includes the urgent (3 hours) and same day collection of all samples. Transport all samples from a nominated UK mainland disembarkation point to the Tenderers' testing facilities, processing specimens and report results within the agreed turnaround time, as stated in the Laboratory Handbook. The Tenderer will also be responsible for the production of an electronic user handbook highlighting tests available in-house, with sample requirements, pre-analytical requirements and estimated turnaround time (TAT) coherent with the RCPath guidelines. 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 HIGH - RAR- QAK5PPXX 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. Evaluation Criteria: Weighted Value for Money - Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), Technical 40%, Commercial 60% Should you have any questions please contact Theresa Freeman, Commercial Manager at Theresa.Freeman975@mod.gov.uk All MOD Procurements are now run through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). All interested suppliers will be required to Register on the DSP to participate in the Tender Exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9a46cd1-9068-4f57-ae51-df593f531be3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4569fb-5e8e-42f3-8d47-fd7a232f5a04
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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