Tender

Pathology Sample Transport

DARTFORD & GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST

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Tender

10 Jul 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust has initiated a tender process for Pathology Sample Transport services. The procurement falls under the courier services category, with a contract value of £250,000 GBP. The services involve daily transfers between various hospitals and have a total contract period of 24 months. The tender submission deadline is set for 15th August 2024, and the award period began on 4th July 2024.

This tender by the NHS Trust presents an opportunity for courier service providers to secure a long-term contract and contribute to the efficient transportation of pathology samples between hospitals. Businesses specialising in medical logistics and courier services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate, and the tender documents can be accessed through the official tender portal for suitability assessment.

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Notice Title

Pathology Sample Transport

Notice Description

The Trust currently has a requirement for the daily transfer of Pathology Samples between Darenth Valley Hospital and Maidstone Hospital<br/>Queen Marys Hospital Sidcup and Darenth Valley Hospital<br/>Darenth Valley Hospital and Medway Maritime Hospital.<br/><br/>Midwifery consists of a daily (Mon - Fri) collection of samples from 11 locations and delivery to Darent Valley Hospital. Max distance is 7 miles from Darent Valley Hospital. <br/><br/>All services are for 24 months with an option to extend by 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust currently has a requirement for the daily transfer of Pathology Samples between Darenth Valley Hospital and Maidstone Hospital
Queen Marys Hospital Sidcup and Darenth Valley Hospital
Darenth Valley Hospital and Medway Maritime Hospital.

Midwifery consists of a daily (Mon - Fri) collection of samples from 11 locations and delivery to Darent Valley Hospital. Max distance is 7 miles from Darent Valley Hospital.

All services are for 24 months with an option to extend by 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047c35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021043-2024
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
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
DARTFORD & GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST
Contact Name
John Hughes
Contact Email
john.hughes5@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 8DA
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Bean & Village Park
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

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