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title: "Pre-notice of a tender for a Managed Service Contract (MSC) for Molecular Diagnostics and future sub-categories of Microbiology"
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# Pre-notice of a tender for a Managed Service Contract (MSC) for Molecular Diagnostics and future sub-categories of Microbiology

Buyer: WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f9acbb0-c0a8-446a-bc18-8a1db715da96

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## Summary

The Wessex NHS Procurement Limited is in the process of procuring a Managed Service Contract for Molecular Diagnostics and related Microbiology services, with a total estimated value of £118 million. This tender was published on 17th May 2022, and the tender period is set to close on 5th September 2022. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically under the Pathology Services category. The tentative contract commencement date is 1st February 2023, lasting until 19th July 2031, as part of the Southern Counties Pathology Network's operational needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical diagnostics and pathology services. Businesses that can demonstrate the capacity for compliant procurement practices and those capable of handling mini competitions and tenders in accordance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 will be well-positioned to compete. Given the scale of the contract, firms with experience in managed services and a proven track record in molecular diagnostics and microbiology will find this opportunity particularly relevant for growth.

## Notice

This Notice is to inform potential bidders that Wessex NHS Procurement Limited (WPL) will be advertising a tender opportunity in June 2022 for the provision of a Managed Service Contract (MSC) for Molecular Diagnostics on behalf of the Southern Counties Pathology Network (SCP). WPL will require potential bidders to have the capability and capacity to undertake compliant procurement responsibility for both mini competitions and tenders that adhere to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) (and/or the latest Procurement legislation applicable throughout the duration of the contract). These to include future sub-categories of Microbiology as managed service contracts, to be included within the main managed service contract, on behalf of SCP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83854ab0-27d0-4771-a638-f1ce4d112d59 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 19 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 6YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Shirley |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83854ab0-27d0-4771-a638-f1ce4d112d59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83854ab0-27d0-4771-a638-f1ce4d112d59
  17th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=684732166
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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