This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2021 at 11:25

Tender

09 Feb 2021 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, representing the Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, has issued a tender for the supply of Glucose/Ketone EQA Vials, previously referred to as Dropper Bottles. This procurement, classified under goods with the CPV code 39225710 (Bottles), is currently in the Award stage, with active contracts worth £700,000. The tender documents specify requirements for dropper bottles that will be used in a semi-automated dispensing system, with submissions having been electronically processed via the Bravo Solutions platform. The contract was signed on 15 October 2021, following a standstill period for review of award decisions.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies and laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying high-volume bottled products. Companies that can meet the specific technical requirements outlined and those experienced in similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the items required and the potential for future projects in the domain of quality assurance in laboratory medicine, businesses looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector should consider participating in this and similar tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Glucose/Ketone EQA Vials

Notice Description

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Weqas who operates as an independent organisation, hosted by Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board. Weqas were seeking to establish a contract for Glucose/Ketone EQA Vials (previously known as Dropper Bottles). Weqas is one of the largest External Quality Assessment providers in the UK, with over 50 years of experience in delivering global Quality Assurance Programmes in Laboratory Medicine. Weqas operates at Unit 6, Parc Ty Glas, Cardiff. The majority of Weqas' EQA material is manufactured in-house, and the items sought below are necessary for the production of the Glucose & Ketone EQA material. These products are utilised in a semi automated dispensing system, therefore, there are specific requirements to enable them to be used with this system, as stated in each indivdual lot specification within the tender documents. Item 1 - LDPE Dropper Bottle Cylinder Round Natural Item 2 - Extended Control Dropper Tip LDPE Natural Item 3 - Dropper Tip Cap (any colour)

Lot Information

Supply and Fill of Dropper bottles and Material (provided by Weqas)

This lot is for the supply and fill of Dropper bottles with the material provided by Weqas.

Supply Only of Dropper Bottles

This contract is for the provision of Glucose and Ketone EQA material supplied in dropper bottles.

Dropper bottle supply and filling with material provided by Weqas, plus labelling of finished product

This contract is for the Dropper bottle supply, filling with material provided by Weqas and labelling of finished product.

Provision of Glucose & Ketone EQA material supplied in dropper bottles

This contract is for the provision of Glucose and Ketone EQA material supplied in dropper bottles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029163
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025810-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39225710 - Bottles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£508,800 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Eurotrol B.V.

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