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Provision of the NHS Health Checks Point of Care Testing (POCT) Equipment

North Northamptonshire Council

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25 Feb 2026 at 15:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the North Northamptonshire Council involves the provision of NHS Health Checks Point of Care Testing (POCT) Equipment. The process falls within the medical equipment industry category and is situated in Corby, United Kingdom. This tender is in the award and contract stage as of 25 February 2026, with the contract having been signed on 21 January 2026 and the supply period set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement method is direct, classified as below threshold without competition, focusing on goods delivery. The council is seeking a supplier to provide POCT consumables and support services, including maintenance, quality control, and training to ensure the continuity of the NHS Health Checks programme until a full service recommissioning intended for April 2027.

This procurement represents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and medical equipment sectors, especially those involved in POCT equipment supply and services. The contract with North Northamptonshire Council opens avenues for SMEs like BHR PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, which has secured the award to deliver goods and related services, to expand their market presence and demonstrate their expertise in quality assurance and reliability in medical testing equipment. Businesses that can provide high-quality medical equipment and offer robust maintenance and training support are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes, thereby fostering business growth and innovation in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of the NHS Health Checks Point of Care Testing (POCT) Equipment

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council currently contracts a supplier to provide POCT equipment and consumables to GP practices, pharmacies, and community-based Health Check providers across the area. These arrangements will end on 31 March 2026. The Council is seeking to appoint a supplier to continue providing POCT consumables and, where needed, analysers to support the delivery of the NHS Health Checks programme. The successful supplier will also be required to provide maintenance support, quality assurance materials, and training. The supplier must also provide quality assurance support to ensure the reliability and consistency of test results. This includes internal quality control materials for routine provider checks, as well as access to a recognised External Quality Assessment (EQA) scheme for both cholesterol and HbA1c testing. To ensure continuity of provision until the full Health Checks service is recommissioned (due to go live on 1 April 2027), a new short-term contract is required. This procurement seeks to secure a one-year supply arrangement for POCT products and associated support, covering the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017011-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Corby West
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BHR PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

Further Information

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