Planning

Laboratory Distribution

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 09:51

Planning

06 May 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process titled "Laboratory Distribution," focusing on the distribution and management of diagnostic laboratory equipment, consumables, and reagents. The procurement relates to several industry categories, including diagnostic supplies, storage and warehousing, laboratory services, and pathology services. Located in the UK, this process is currently at the planning stage and has a significant upcoming milestone with market engagement scheduled by 15 June 2025 and further notification planned for 1 August 2025. Interested suppliers should note that the process will be integrated into an Open Framework under the Procurement Act 2023, with the procurement spanning from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2033.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) suited to deliver services across the supply chain. Companies involved in supply chain management, invoicing, storage, logistics, transport, and distribution optimisation are well positioned to compete for this opportunity, which holds a gross value of £120 million. By aligning to the market's expectations and aims of the contracting authority, participating businesses can enhance their profile and operations within the UK public sector environment.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Distribution

Notice Description

Distribution of diagnostic laboratory equipment, consumables, reagents and associated elements management

Planning Information

This engagement exercise aims to establish - - Whether this is a viable market within the UK and an appetite for suppliers to provide these services; - A suitable procurement procedure and award criteria to align to the market; - Specification development and understanding of solutions available in the market or what a solution could look like in the UK; - Identify all potential suppliers of this requirement (including SMEs and VCSEs) and give them the opportunity to be awarded to the Framework; - Understanding commercial structure that aligns to the market expectations and will meet the requirements of any Contracting Authorities; and - Notifying the market and building capacity to prepare for the procurement and contract award. Interested parties please reach out to Eman Majid (eman.majid@htepg.com) at HealthTrust Europe to schedule engagement meeting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050cf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023662-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63122000 - Warehousing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
Customer Care
Contact Email
customer.care@htepg.com, customercare@htepg.com
Contact Phone
+448458875000, 01268 524900

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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