Planning

Supply of 18F-DOPA Radionuclide tracer to NHS England Centres

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

27 Jan 2022 at 15:00

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Dec 2021 at 13:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a planning stage procurement process for the supply of 18F-DOPA Radionuclide tracer to NHS England Centres. This tender is crucial for healthcare facilities as it involves providing a radiotracer necessary for 18F-DOPA PET-CT scans, which aid in diagnosing congenital hyperinsulinism. The contract, which has a duration of 5 years with a 2-year extension option, expects interested suppliers to respond to a market engagement exercise by the deadline of midday on 18 February 2022. These scans are performed exclusively at specified NHS hospitals in London and Manchester, with approximately ten scans conducted annually.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production of medical diagnostic materials, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals. Suppliers with experience in healthcare supply chains or those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to respond. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term supply relationships with key NHS institutions, and successful involvement may position businesses favourably within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of 18F-DOPA Radionuclide tracer to NHS England Centres

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England (referred to as the Commissioner)) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to express an interest in delivering the supply of 18F-DOPA radiotracer. 18F-DOPA PET-CT scans are integral to the clinical pathway, as set out in the service specification. The 18F-DOPA PET-CT scan is used to identify patients who have the focal (rather than diffuse) form of congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI), who would benefit from surgery and the precise location of the focal lesions so that they can be removed. 18F-DOPA PET-CT scans are only performed at Institute of Nuclear medicine, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. At present, about ten 18F-DOPA PET-CT scans are performed annually. The supplier will be required to manufacture, quality assure and control and deliver 18F-DOPA as required (circa ten doses per year). The supplier will need to be flexible in its scheduling of the production of 18F-DOPA to meet the service needs of the scan providers at University College London Hospital and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The tracer will need to be manufactured and transported to the scan provider in a quantity that ensures that there is sufficient activity in the product to carry out an effective scan. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest and participate in the market questionnaire which will provide feedback to commissioners. Please note that this is not a call for competition although the commissioner would encourage all potential providers to respond to this market engagement exercise. It is possible that, as a result of this exercise, a formal tender process may not be required but instead a simpler supplier selection process may be considered. The outcome of this market engagement will help inform commissioners of the current and future capacity and capability of the market and will be considered with other evidence to inform the commissioning approach. The contract duration for this supply is 5 years with an option to extend for a further two years. The response deadline is 12:00 hrs midday on 18.02.22 To respond to the market engagement exercise please follow this link https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK and either login or register on EU Supply and search from ID number 48184 The original Market Engagement webinar was due to be held on the 01.02.22. Due to unforeseen circumstances this webinar has now been rescheduled and will be held on the 08.02.22. The Market engagement event will be held via Microsoft Teams at 10:30AM on Tuesday the 8th February 2022. If you would like to participate in this event or if you are unable to attend the session but wish to receive the details provided during the webinar, please email josselin.canevet@nhs.net by 12pm on Monday 7th February 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0eebc37-8ff2-4eac-ac27-44c9b22f33c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a70fef4-a0c3-4a51-b857-3fe15b67e3d3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Josselin Canevet
Contact Email
josselin.canevet@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01332 888080

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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