Tender

Pathology Sample transport

DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST

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Tender

10 Jul 2024 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has issued a tender for Pathology Sample Transport services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract involves courier services between multiple hospitals and local locations, with a total value of £200,000. The procurement method is an Open Procedure with a tender deadline of 15th August 2024. The contract period is from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing courier services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Suitable businesses should be able to meet the transportation needs of healthcare facilities within the specified region. With a clear focus on goods procurement, companies interested in providing reliable transportation solutions to healthcare institutions will find this tender well-suited for their expertise and growth aspirations.

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Notice Title

Pathology Sample transport

Notice Description

Pathology Sample Transport between Darent Valley Hospital, Medway Hospital & Maidstone & Tonbridge Wells and Midwifery Daily collections from 11 local locations - 24 month contract option to extend by 12 months. 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea46b583-e453-4ef6-ada1-b200c3ba2fb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8fd3e9-a3b2-4132-94d6-13daa8a12b23
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST
Contact Name
John Hughes
Contact Email
john.hughes5@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 8DA
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Bean & Village Park
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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