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Blood Glucose Meters & Associated Consumables

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Award

14 Oct 2021 at 12:14

Award

08 Oct 2021 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services is initiating a procurement process for the supply of Blood Glucose Meters and associated consumables, targeting primary healthcare facilities in Swansea Bay and Bridgend, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as blood-testing reagents (CPV code: 33696200). The process is in the Award stage and has recently concluded, with a contract awarded to Abbott Laboratories Ltd worth £468,765, signed on 5th October 2021. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, as the Health Board sought to ensure continuity of service following the end of the previous contract on 30th September 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare equipment and consumables sector, particularly those specializing in medical devices and diagnostic reagents. Companies that have the capability to provide blood glucose monitoring devices and related health services, as well as those prepared to participate in future bidding processes for an upcoming All-Wales Framework in Autumn 2023, would be well-positioned to grow their business. The emphasis on continuity and quality in this procurement underlines the ongoing demand for reliable healthcare solutions, making it an attractive prospect for suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with high regulatory standards and effective service delivery.

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Notice Title

Blood Glucose Meters & Associated Consumables

Notice Description

Supply of Blood testing equipment (Glucose Meters) & associated consumables (Test-strips), together with EQA & IQA

Lot Information

Lot 1

Blood glucose monitoring refers to testing the concentration of glucose in the blood to aid the management of Diabetes types 1 & 2. Similarly, monitoring the presence of ketones in the blood is also important as high levels can result in complications such as Ketoacidosis. This procurement will involve the supply of Blood glucose monitoring equipment (meters) and associated consumables (Test-strips) for the Point of Care Testing (POCT) Service at Swansea Bay University Health Board & Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. This will be to renew the existing arrangement with Abbott Laboratories for a further two years.

Procurement Information

The current contract with Abbott Laboratories ended on the 30th September 2021. The Health Board's intention was to enter into a 2 year contract with Abbott Laboratories through a direct award, under the terms of a Public Sector Framework. this would enable sufficient time for NWSSP Shared Services Procurement to undertake a formal market-test exercise, to award a new All Wales Framework in Autumn of 2023. Currently, the Health Board's POCT Service are not able to contemplate an alternative supplier for the reasons outlined below:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e9dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025714-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£468,765 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Richard Clayfield
Contact Email
richard.clayfield@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1639684431

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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