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Point of Care Blood Gas Service

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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07 Aug 2026 at 11:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procured a managed equipment service for its blood gas point-of-care testing service. The requirement covers the equipment and associated service needed to support blood gas testing at the point of care, within the wider laboratory diagnostics, point-of-care testing and pathology managed services field. It is a healthcare service rather than a standalone equipment purchase, and is classified as laboratory services (CPV 71900000). Delivery is for the Trust’s service in England. The buyer is Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in Gloucester. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to businesses able to provide managed point-of-care diagnostics equipment and service support.

The procurement has been awarded and is complete. Werfen Limited was selected on 27 July 2026 through a selective call-off from the NHS Supply Chain Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services Framework Agreement. The awarded value is £2,163,315.36. The stated estimated value range was £1,468,149.18 to £2,163,315.36. The contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2033. The tender submission deadline was 27 July 2026 at 12:00. The published outcome records one active award to Werfen Limited. The procurement category is services, and the contracting route was a framework call-off rather than an open standalone tender.

This award demonstrates sustained NHS demand for a managed blood gas point-of-care service combining diagnostic equipment with ongoing service provision. Businesses considering future work with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would need credible capability in blood gas testing, point-of-care diagnostics and the management of clinical equipment in healthcare settings. Relevant strengths would include reliable equipment supply, installation, maintenance, technical support, service continuity and an understanding of laboratory and pathology environments. Suppliers should also be able to operate through an NHS Supply Chain framework call-off and provide a managed service over a substantial contract lifecycle. The stated SME suitability indicates that smaller specialist providers may be relevant, particularly where they can demonstrate dependable delivery and clinical-service support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Point of Care Blood Gas Service

Notice Description

Awarded via the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement: Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services (Framework Reference: 2023/S 000-028831) This contract provides a Managed Equipment Service (MES) for The Blood Gas Point Of Care Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5971b2c-bc22-4986-8721-60b97356db55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f829dd0-bed9-41a3-9552-ae1f8dfe2863
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,163,315 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,163,315 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 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
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2EL
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
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
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Werfen Limited

Further Information

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