Tender

Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Tender

17 Sep 2021 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services is currently conducting a tender for the "Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing" project, which falls under the laboratory services category. The estimated value of the framework agreement is £280 million, with a procurement method defined as an open procedure. This tender is scheduled to conclude on 25th October 2021, at which point bids will be opened, and the award period is set to begin on the same day. The framework will last for three years, with a possible one-year extension, and is located in Salford, UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and laboratory services sectors, particularly those specialising in rapid testing, pandemic testing, and occupational health services. Companies that can provide innovative lab products and services or those with capabilities in drug and alcohol testing will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Successful suppliers may also have the chance to adapt their offerings throughout the duration of the framework agreement, which could enhance their market presence and drive growth.

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Notice Title

Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are tendering for Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing, Lots are mixture or products and services in the following areas: Rapid Tests, Back to Lab, Pandemic Testing, Alcohol Testing Devices, BBV, Liver Fuction Testing, Occupational Health Services, Family Law Services including DNA Testing, and broader outsourced Operational Services. 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: Rapid Drug Testing Kits

I.e. oral, urine etc. Further details can be found in the Specification.

Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year.

Lot 2: Back to Lab testing

I.e. nail, hair, blood etc. Further details can be found in the Specification.

Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year.

Lot 3: Pandemic Testing

Antigen, Antibody and PCR. Further details can be found in the Specification.

Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year.

Lot 4: Blood Borne Virus (BBV) and Liver Function Testing

Further details can be found in the Specification.

Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year.

Lot 5: Dried Blood Spot Drug & Alcohol testing

Further details can be found in the Specification.

Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year.

Lot 6: Alcohol Testing Devices

I.e. Breath Analysers, Continuous Monitoring and Associated Consumables. Further details can be found in the Specification.

Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year.

Lot 7: Occupational Health Services

Further details can be found in the Specification.

Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year.

Lot 8: Operational Outsourcing of Services

Further details can be found in the Specification.

Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year.

Lot 9: Family Law Services

I.e. DNA Testing etc. Further details can be found in the Specification.

Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e200
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023181-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33124131 - Reagent strips

33141900 - Blood lancets

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

71317200 - Health and safety services

71900000 - Laboratory services

75242000 - Public law and order services

85100000 - Health services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85147000 - Company health services

85300000 - Social work and related 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
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
Sarah Findlay
Contact Email
nsbs.health@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7933389868

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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