Tender

Tender for the provision of a Managed Service Contract for Molecular Diagnostics including provision for the successful bidder to procure further sub-categories of Microbiology

WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Jul 2022 at 09:05

Planning

17 May 2022 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Wessex NHS Procurement Limited, aiming to secure a Managed Service Contract for Molecular Diagnostics on behalf of the Southern Counties Pathology Network (SCP). This tender, classified under Pathology services, has an estimated total value of £118 million and is currently in the active stage of tendering, with submissions open until 22nd August 2022. The contract period is expected to commence on 19th January 2023 and will extend until 19th July 2031, covering locations in the South East and South West of England. The procurement method applied is a selective process that permits competitive negotiation.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in pathology services and molecular diagnostics. Businesses that provide equipment, consumables, and ancillary services related to microbiology would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The successful bidder will not only be responsible for the immediate contract but will also have capacity to manage future microbe-related contracts, tapping into a growing market driven by advances in molecular testing technologies and an increasing demand for efficient diagnostic services.

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Notice Title

Tender for the provision of a Managed Service Contract for Molecular Diagnostics including provision for the successful bidder to procure further sub-categories of Microbiology

Notice Description

Tender for a Managed Service Contract (MSC) for Molecular Diagnostics, including provision for the successful bidder to procure further sub-categories of Microbiology on behalf of the Southern Counties Pathology Network (SCP)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Southern Counties Pathology (SCP) is a procurement consortium of NHS and Foundation Trusts that forms the NHS Improvement South 6 Pathology Network. The SCP consists of: Isle of Wight NHS Trust Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust comprise One Dorset Pathology Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (Not participating in this tender) SCP is undertaking a procurement to appoint a fully managed service contract, which includes but is not limited to, the provision of equipment, consumables, ancillary items, maintenance, building works, IT integration, quality controls and staff training required for the provision of molecular diagnostics across the Network. The total estimated value of Microbiology across the Trusts participating in this tender is PS118,000,000 over the life of the contract. The total estimated value of Molecular Diagnostics, which is a sub category of Microbiology, is estimated as circa. PS36,000,000 over the life of the contract. The individual values per Trust for molecular diagnostics are available in the invitation to tender documents. A year-on-year uplift of 4% has been added to reflect predicted growth. The successful bidder must also demonstrate they have the capacity and capability to run both mini competitions and fully compliant procurements under Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) for SCP future requirements including further sub-categories of Microbiology. The total value of Microbiology (excluding Molecular Diagnostics) between 2022 and 2031 is estimated at PS82,000,000 and includes but is not limited to, the following sub-categories. Tests currently processed outside the SCP Network *Blood culture diagnostics *Procurement of culture media (conventional & chromogenic) *Urine analysis (microscopy & culture) *Antimicrobial susceptibility testing *Microbial identification systems *Automation for microbial culture *Mycobacterial diagnosis The managed service contract for Molecular Diagnostics and any future contracts appointed within Microbiology, will complete co-terminus with the over-arching SCP Pathology managed service contract, on 19th July 2031 Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/RJ4NRVN7S8

Options: Options are detailed in the Invitation To Tender (ITT) documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0338ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019848-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£118,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2023 - 19 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED
Additional Buyers

DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

HAMPSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

HAMPSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (HHFT)

ISLE OF WIGHT NHS TRUST

PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY TRUST

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Debbie Parin, Deborah Parin Steve Jerrim
Contact Email
deborah.parin@wpl.uhs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7799316082

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 6YD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Shirley
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

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