Planning

National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

03 Jul 2024 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is planning a new procurement process titled "National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets" within the industry category of Miscellaneous medical devices and products. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a future notice date set for October 1, 2024. The total value of the contract is £130,000,000. The assessment will focus on ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for the supplies used across the NHS.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to participate in the assessment process and potentially become part of the updated Commissioning Recommendations by meeting the specified criteria. Businesses in the medical device sector, particularly those involved in providing blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. By monitoring the NHS England procurement portal for updates, suppliers can stay informed about the assessment process and any opportunities to submit their products for consideration. Existing suppliers listed in the current recommendations have the chance to update their prices and specifications to align with the NHS requirements.

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Notice Title

National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform suppliers about an upcoming process for the assessment of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets . The aim of the assessment is to ensure that blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips and lancets used across the NHS meet the highest standards of accuracy, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.<br/><br/>In January 2023, NHSE undertook an assessment to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of meters, test strips and lancets. The assessment included:<br/><br/>* Accuracy of glucose readings<br/>* Reliability and consistency of test results<br/>* Ease of use for patients and healthcare professionals<br/>* Compatibility with various blood glucose meters<br/>* Cost-effectiveness and overall value for money<br/>* Compliance with relevant regulatory standards<br/><br/><br/>Following the assessment and the identification of the preferred blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips and lancets, Commissioning Recommendations were published in April 2023.<br/><br/>NHSE has recently carried out the annual review and have decided to re-open this assessment.<br/><br/><br/>New Suppliers wishing to be part of the recommendations<br/>Suppliers wishing to participate in the assessment for an opportunity to be included in the updated Commissioning Recommendations are encouraged to monitor the NHS England procurement portal (Atamis) for further updates.<br/><br/>Suppliers who are part of the current recommendations<br/>Suppliers who were successful on the first round of assessments and are listed on the commissioning recommendations need not apply for a full re-assessment, unless the specifications of their products have changed since the initial assessment.<br/><br/>New and Existing Suppliers will also have the opportunity to update their price. If they wish to do so, they will be required to provide evidence that they have submitted the change request to NHS Business Services Authority. Otherwise, the latest price on the drug tariff will be used in the assessment.<br/><br/>This PIN is issued solely for the purpose of informing potential suppliers about an upcoming assessment process. This PIN does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or an invitation to tender, nor does it bind NHSE to conduct any procurement. NHSE reserves the right to amend or cancel the assessment at any time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Assessment of Drug Tariff medical devices used in the management of diabetes. Additional information: This PIN is issued solely for the purpose of informing potential suppliers about an upcoming assessment process. This PIN does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or an invitation to tender, nor does it bind NHSE to conduct any procurement. NHSE reserves the right to amend or cancel the assessment at any time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047a50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020329-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2024Expired
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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
Andrew Wilson
Contact Email
andrew.wilson30@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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