Planning

Point of Care Testing Contract

ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, pertains to a planned tender for a Point of Care Testing Contract. Classified under the industry category of "goods" and situated in Newport, Wales, this tender encompasses laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. It is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 31 March 2026. The planned contract period spans from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032 with the possibility of renewal extending until 31 March 2037. This contract adheres to Welsh devolved regulations as well as central government public authority standards.

Opportunities for business growth arise from this tender, especially for companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. The various lots—potentially including Blood Gases, Blood Glucose, iStat, and respiratory testing—present diverse bidding opportunities for businesses that provide high-quality equipment and tailored solutions. Business entities capable of innovating and delivering reliable point-of-care testing solutions in alignment with NHS standards are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this contract could pave the way for sustained partnerships with the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, further fostering growth and expansion in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Point of Care Testing Contract

Notice Description

Point of Care Testing Contract for ABUHB Lots are currently in review but in consideration are: Blood Gases Blood Glucose iStat Respiratory Testing Final plans to be confirmed in due course

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025292-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 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
ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Holly Holmes
Contact Email
holly.holmes@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERLEON, NEWPORT,
Postcode
NP18 3XQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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