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title: "Substance Misuse Point of Care Testing Devices and Associated Laboratory Testing"
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# Substance Misuse Point of Care Testing Devices and Associated Laboratory Testing

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d3bdffd-1554-4de3-bafa-6162db60c64b

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## Summary

Derby City Council is seeking suppliers for "Substance Misuse Point of Care Testing Devices and Associated Laboratory Testing" in the medical equipment sector. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with a contract value of £266,000 to provide high-quality testing devices tailored to the needs of Derby's population. This contract, which starts on 1st April 2022 and runs until 31st March 2027, had a tender period that ended on 8th October 2021. Interested parties were required to express their intent by 7th October 2021, and the procurement method followed an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in medical equipment and testing services, particularly those focusing on drug detection apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a suitable prospect, as the council encourages competition from agile firms that can offer effective solutions in line with local health needs. Successful bidders will need to collaborate closely with substance misuse treatment providers and public health commissioners, creating avenues for sustained business growth in healthcare sectors.

## Notice

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for Substance Misuse Point of Care Testing (POCT) Devices and Associated Laboratory Screening. The requirement of this contract is to supply high quality, cost effective Substance Misuse Point of Care Testing (POCT) Devices. This will be done in the context of Derby's geography, population profile and the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Recovery System. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing these goods and liaising closely with the substance misuse treatment provider and the commissioner within Public Health. Implementation - It is anticipated that there will be a training requirement for the end users of the goods and services provided by the successful bidder of this contract, this should take place as part of the implementation period - before the contract start date of 1st April 2022. The implementation period will be agreed between the successful provider and the commissioner after the contract has been awarded. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on 7th October 2021. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10.00am 8th October 2021. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD1743. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a995083e-59c1-4528-9d0a-4f354c770f99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £266,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £266,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATRIX DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a995083e-59c1-4528-9d0a-4f354c770f99
- 1 Sep 2021 at 13:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6be0f4-36a9-4764-b9fe-e90d6d2719fa
- 1 Sep 2021 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6be0f4-36a9-4764-b9fe-e90d6d2719fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a995083e-59c1-4528-9d0a-4f354c770f99
  21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6be0f4-36a9-4764-b9fe-e90d6d2719fa
  1st September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastmidstenders.org

## Provenance

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