Tender

Laboratory Sample Transport Services

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Tender

31 Aug 2022 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian has issued a tender for Laboratory Sample Transport Services. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on 4th October 2022. The services fall under the courier services industry classification. The location for service provision is specified as Aberdeen, UK. The tender utilises an open procurement method and is managed through the PCS-Tender platform.

This tender by NHS Grampian presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing urgent sample transport services within the healthcare sector. Suitable providers should have expertise in similar health board services and hold necessary qualifications, licences, and accreditations. The contract period is set at 1080 days with potential renewals, offering stability for service providers. Interested businesses are required to submit electronic bids by the deadline set on 4th October 2022.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Sample Transport Services

Notice Description

NHS Grampian has a requirement for the provision of a service for the transportation of urgent laboratory samples from the Laboratory Department at Dr Gray's Hospital Elgin to laboratories at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, AB25 2ZD, AB25 2ZB and AB25 2ZN and to Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, AB25 2ZW and at Raigmore Hospital, IV2 3UJ. These deliveries may be urgent in nature. Details will be on the tender documents in PCS-tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Grampian has a requirement for the provision of a service for the transportation of urgent laboratory samples from the Laboratory Department at Dr Gray's Hospital Elgin to laboratories at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, AB25 2ZD, AB25 2ZB and AB25 2ZN and to Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, AB25 2ZW and at Raigmore Hospital, IV2 3UJ.

Renewal: 12 months x 2 optional renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036495
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024358-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2022Expired
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 GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
theresa.umejiaku@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3454566000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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