Planning

Drugs of Abuse and Wider Point of Care Testing

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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Planning

08 Apr 2021 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is initiating a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Drugs of Abuse and Wider Point of Care Testing", focusing on laboratory services with an estimated value of £280 million. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, where the organization is consulting with potential providers to expand the existing framework before it expires in December 2021. Interested suppliers have until the 10th of May 2021 at 12pm to submit their expressions of interest via an RFI to sarah_findlay@nhs.net, with a future notice expected on the 1st of September 2021. The delivery location for the services is specified as M50 2UW in the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those involved in drug testing, pandemic testing, or innovative point-of-care solutions. Companies that manufacture or supply testing apparatus, reagents, and drug detection devices would be well-positioned to compete, as NHS SBS is keen on incorporating innovative products throughout the framework's duration. Participating in this process may enhance a supplier's visibility and engagement with NHS organisations and the wider public sector. 

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Notice Title

Drugs of Abuse and Wider Point of Care Testing

Notice Description

NHS SBS is looking to expand the scope of their current Point of Care Testing: Drugs of Abuse framework agreement to include the below potential areas - * Rapid Drug Testing (oral, urine and hair) * Pandemic Testing (Antigen & Antibody) * Family Law Services including DNA Testing * Blood Born Virus Testing * Blood Spot Drug & Alcohol testing * Alcohol Testing Devices, including Breath Analysers, Continuous Monitoring (SCRAM) and Associated Consumables * Confirmation/Classification Testing/Screening of Non-Negative Samples * Operational Outsourcing of Services NHS SBS are open to expanding this scope further, suppliers should complete the RFI with their suggestions. Innovation will continue to be a key focus of the framework agreement, awarded suppliers will have the option to add innovative products/services to the framework throughout the duration of the Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Drugs of Abuse and Wider Point of Care Testing framework agreement. NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are consulting on a proposal to tender for the provision of Drugs of Abuse and Wider Point of Care Testing to support NHS Organisations and the wider public sector to replace the existing framework agreement which will expire in December 2021. To help define and develop our national procurement strategy and help in the development of our service specification to meet the needs of NHS Organisations and wider Public Sectors, NHS SBS are engaging with potential providers prior to the release of any official tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a3a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007215-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

33124131 - Reagent strips

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

38434000 - Analysers

38434520 - Blood analysers

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
Sarah Findlay
Contact Email
sarah_findlay@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7933389868

Buyer Location

Locality
M50 2UW
Postcode
SALF ORD
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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