Tender

National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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30 Jan 2025 at 10:27

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23 Jan 2025 at 10:06

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16 Jan 2025 at 15:32

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29 Nov 2024 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, located in London, is undertaking a national assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets, aimed at improving diabetes management in primary care. This procurement process, classified under miscellaneous medical devices and products, is in the tender stage and invites new and existing suppliers to participate. The renewed assessment process, part of the NHS Long-Term Plan, focuses on ensuring equitable access, quality standards, and cohesive prescribing practices across primary and secondary care. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10th February 2025 and the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 1st April 2026. Documents and submissions are managed through the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly those manufacturing blood glucose and ketone monitoring equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, potentially enhancing their market presence by integrating their products into the NHS supply chain. Suitable businesses will benefit from demonstrating competitive pricing, regulatory compliance, and product innovation that aligns with the NHS’s requirements for quality and cost-effectiveness. Engaging with this tender could lead to long-term collaborative opportunities with NHS England, driving business expansion and sector influence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets

Notice Description

This Assessment Process relates to the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and associated consumables that are used to support the management of diabetes in primary care. This assessment process seeks to support the delivery of the NHS Long-Term Plan for diabetes management through the following key objectives: a. Equitable access to the same products no matter where the patient lives; b. Minimum quality standards established in a fair and transparent way to better address patient needs; c. Recommendations aligned with NICE and the availability of CGM and intermittent monitors; d. Prescribing practices are joined up across primary and secondary care; and In January 2023, NHSE undertook an assessment to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of meters, test strips and lancets. The assessment included: * Accuracy of glucose readings * Reliability and consistency of test results * Ease of use for patients and healthcare professionals * Compatibility with various blood glucose meters * Cost-effectiveness and overall value for money * Compliance with relevant regulatory standards Following the assessment and the identification of the preferred blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips and lancets, Commissioning Recommendations were published in April 2023. NHSE has recently carried out the annual review and have decided to re-open this assessment. New Suppliers wishing to be part of the recommendations Suppliers wishing to participate in the assessment for an opportunity to be included in the updated Commissioning Recommendations are encouraged to monitor the NHS England procurement portal (Atamis) for further updates. Suppliers who are part of the current recommendations Suppliers who were successful on the first round of assessments and are listed on the commissioning recommendations need not apply for a full re-assessment, unless the specifications of their products have changed since the initial assessment. New and Existing Suppliers will also have the opportunity to update their price. If they wish to do so, they will be required to provide evidence that they have submitted the change request to NHS Business Services Authority. Otherwise, the latest price on the drug tariff will be used in the assessment. Documents can be accessed through the Atamis Portal http://health.atamis.co.uk/ Reference: C294473 Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfa40b8f-09df-4453-b4fa-d66ada21a702
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e294925d-95de-4625-ae86-f0bd2f2461d0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-2 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Catherine Twomey
Contact Email
catherine.twomey1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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