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Managed Service for the provision of Blood Glucose and Ketone Point of Care Testing

University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

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18 Jun 2026 at 13:37

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Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 11:48

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process led by HealthTrust Europe LLP, on behalf of several NHS Trusts in the UK, is focused on establishing a managed service for Blood Glucose and Ketone Point of Care Testing. The buyer is the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, alongside other participative trusts including South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, and Wye Valley NHS Trust. The procurement, classified under pathology services, has reached the award stage, with Chrystal Medical Limited being awarded the contract. The contract is valued at GBP 10,000,000 and runs for an initial term of 5 years, with an option to extend for another 2 years. The open procurement method was utilised in this process, aiming to provide improved performance and cost efficiency in the healthcare service sector within the UK.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses capable of providing medical equipment and services, particularly in point-of-care testing solutions. Companies that specialise in healthcare diagnostics, medical equipment manufacturing, and supply, alongside those experienced in delivering accredited training and maintenance services, would benefit greatly from engaging in such contracts. The successful execution of this tender not only offers a stable income stream for the contracted period but also positions companies as strategic partners with NHS Trusts, enhancing their profile and experience within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Service for the provision of Blood Glucose and Ketone Point of Care Testing

Notice Description

HealthTrust Europe LLP ('HTE') is acting as provider of procurement services on behalf of the below Trusts ('Participating Authority') and is seeking tender to establish a Managed Service Contract for POC Glucose and Ketone Testing Solution that will include the provision of connected and non-connected meters, test strips and associated connectivity for Blood Glucose and Ketones Testing in a Point-of-Care environment. It is expected that this managed service would include the installation and maintenance of a POC Glucose and Ketone Testing Solution to enable the electronic reporting and monitoring of results, accredited training, support to meet ISO requirements, all associated consumables and the maintenance and repair of equipment. By providing the POC Glucose and Ketone Testing Solution, the Participating Authorities are looking to achieve improved analytical performance, ease of use, and an accreditation-compliant service while minimising costs. This procurement is aimed to appoint a sole provider to deliver the Service for the following Trusts: * University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust * South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust * George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust * Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust * Wye Valley NHS Trust The duration of the Contract will be 5 years (the "Initial Term") with the option for the Trust to extend the term for a further 2 years (the "Extension Period").

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is seeking to establish a contract for a Managed Service for the provision of Point of Care (POC) Glucose and Ketone Testing Solution. It is expected that this managed service would include the installation and maintenance of a POC Glucose and Ketone Testing Solution to enable the electronic reporting and monitoring of results, accredited training, support to meet ISO requirements, all associated consumables and the maintenance and repair of equipment.

Options: The duration of the Contract will be 5 years (the "Initial Term") with the option for The Trust to extend the term for a further 2 years (the "Extension Period")

Renewal: Two further years up to a maximum of 7 years in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057573-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33124131 - Reagent strips

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Additional Buyers

George Elliot Hospital NHS Trust

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV2 2DX
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Henley
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Chrystal Medical Limited

Further Information

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