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West of England Pathology Network - Provision of Managed Service Agreements for Laboratory Services

NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES

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29 Dec 2021 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS South West - Acutes, which facilitated the tender titled "West of England Pathology Network - Provision of Managed Service Agreements for Laboratory Services." This procurement falls under the pathology services category, with an estimated contract value of £108.3 million and a minimum value of £92.85 million. The contract period commenced on 23 December 2021 and will run until 3 July 2038. The procurement method used was selective, following a competitive dialogue approach. The tender was formally closed on 25 March 2019, and the scope includes the provision, maintenance, and management of pathology equipment and services across four NHS organisations located in Bristol, Weston, Bath, and the UK Health Security Agency.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on laboratory services, particularly those that supply pathology equipment, IT services, and inventory management systems. Companies with expertise in healthcare supply chain management, including those providing consumables, reagents, and associated IT solutions, would be particularly well-suited to participate. The considerable budget and long contract duration underscore the potential for ongoing business growth, making this a prime opportunity for both established firms and innovative SMEs in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West of England Pathology Network - Provision of Managed Service Agreements for Laboratory Services

Notice Description

The scope of the Laboratory Services includes the provision and maintenance of pathology equipment and all associated IT, interfaces and licences as well as the provision of all associated consumables; reagents, collection devices and quality control/calibration material necessary for the delivery of the activity and scope of services covered under this tender. Further to this the MSC provider will be responsible for the end to end Management and Delivery of the Supply Chain encompassing all products and the implementation of a full Inventory Management System. Bristol & Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium conducted this procurement on behalf of 4 organisations. North Bristol NHS Trust, University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath and The UK Health Security Agency. Each Organisation will enter into its own separate Contracts with the MSP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f984018e-74a3-41e1-9bd0-9c1644777897
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6165d170-bacf-4a89-8ff8-acee95deef6e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,300,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,300,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2021 - 3 Jul 2038 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
NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS10 5NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Horfield
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

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