Planning

UKHSA Diagnostics and Research Open Framework

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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18 Dec 2024 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), is planning a procurement process for the "UKHSA Diagnostics and Research Open Framework." This procurement falls under the medical equipment and pharmaceutical industry category and will take place in London, UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the estimated date of publication of the contract notice slated for 18th December 2024. This open framework agreement, valued at approximately £5,000,000,000 GBP, will be in effect for 8 years and will be reopened to new suppliers at least twice during this period. The framework will cover two lots: Diagnostics and Research and Development, supporting UKHSA's core functions and offering access to public sector bodies and institutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers of diagnostics equipment, consumables, and maintenance supplies, as well as those involved in research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and niche suppliers are encouraged to express interest. Businesses well-suited to compete include those offering medical equipment, laboratory services, and maintenance services of precision and testing apparatus. The framework's wide access, encompassing the NHS, public health agencies, and academic and charitable institutions, provides a broad market for suppliers to engage with, fostering long-term partnerships and extensive market reach.

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Notice Title

UKHSA Diagnostics and Research Open Framework

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is seeking to appoint suppliers to a multi-lot open framework agreement. The proposed agreement, UKHSA Diagnostics and Research Framework, will source supplies and services for diagnostics and research activities. The term of the proposed open framework will be 8 years. The open framework shall be reopened to new suppliers at least twice within the 8 years.<br/> <br/>The UKHSA Diagnostics and Research Framework will include, but not be limited to, the supply of diagnostics goods or services for the qualitative/quantitative examination of specimens/samples and the supply of research use only goods or services for the qualitative/quantitative examination of specimens/samples. <br/> <br/>This open framework will be used to support UKHSA core functions and provide access partners with a route to source diagnostics and research equipment, consumables and services. The intention of this framework is to complement other frameworks in this space, such as the NHS Supply Chains Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Multi-lot Procurement for the supply of
- Diagnostics
UKCA/CE Marked and MHRA approved Diagnostics equipment, consumables and maintenance supplies and related services

- Research and Development
Equipment, maintenance, consumables, products and services for the purpose of research, experimentation, study or development. Additional information: UK Health Security Agency as the contracting authority is putting in place an open framework for diagnostics and research equipment, consumables and related services.
This framework will be used to support UKHSA core functions across its diagnostics and research activities. For more information see UKHSA 10 year science strategy - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukhsa-science-strategy-2023-to-2033-securing-health-and-prosperity

The framework is intended to be accessed by UK Public Sector bodies including UKHSA, the Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health Wales, Public Health Scotland, NHS Authorities and Trusts, Special Health Authorities, Local Authorities and any other NHS entity or successor body. (A complete list of NHS Authorities and Trusts and special health authorities can be found here: NHS England " NHS provider directory). The framework can also be accessed by academic and charitable institutions.
The framework value range is an estimate only and the values may vary dependent on the requirements of UKHSA and the other authorities who may choose to participate and purchase supplies and services over the life of the framework agreement. The framework value range of PS5,000,000,000 GBP is an approximate estimate only.
The actual values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Open Framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. UKHSA works with DHSC and the NHS in its role as a national and international emergency responder to current and emerging threats to public health. As demonstrated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the exact nature, timing and escalation of such threats (and the corresponding required responses) can be difficult to foresee, making any exercise in future value estimation unpredictable.
The date listed as the "estimated date of publication of contract notice" is the date that UKHSA believes it will be able to start the tendering process. This date may be subject to change following feedback from suppliers regarding when they believe the market is in a position for a tender to submit tenders.
UKHSA welcomes expressions of interest from SMEs and niche suppliers.
All interested suppliers are required to register on the UKHSA eTendering Portal. All communications from suppliers must be sent through this platform. All information on future engagement events will be provided through this portal.
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Additionally, following the commencement of the Procurement Act 2023, all suppliers shall need to join the Central Digital Platform. The anticipated onboarding process shall begin from late January 2025.
Please see the communications for the new platform below.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c956
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040856-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38431000 - Detection apparatus

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

38434000 - Analysers

38434500 - Biochemical analysers

38434510 - Cytometers

38434520 - Blood analysers

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

38434550 - Blood-cell counters

38434570 - Haematology analysers

38434580 - Immunoassay analysers

38436100 - Mechanical shakers

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50411000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring apparatus

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

50413000 - Repair and maintenance services of checking apparatus

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

50433000 - Calibration services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Dec 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
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
UKHSA Commercial
Contact Email
nmf.scientific@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI42 Tower Hamlets

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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