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title: "Point of Care 2017"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
published: "2017-03-07"
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# Point of Care 2017

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26f9e117-677b-4774-a390-c0a41a56f61d

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain is currently inviting tenders for the "Point of Care 2017" procurement, primarily focused on the healthcare industry. This procurement aims to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of various diagnostic medical devices and supplies, including Blood Gas Analysis, HbA1c testing, and Cholesterol testing, among others. The tender period is set to conclude on 3rd April 2017, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2017 and running for up to 48 months. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the anticipated initial expenditure is approximately £14 million over the first 24 months, though amounts may vary based on demand.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical diagnostics and supplies. Businesses that can supply innovative diagnostic devices and have the capacity to meet fluctuating demands are particularly well-suited to compete. With extensive delivery required across various UK regions including London, the North East, and the South West, suppliers with a national reach and strong logistics capabilities stand to benefit from participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for supply to NHS SupplyChain depots via the Stock Route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the Direct and E-DirectRoutes. This Framework Agreement is for the supply via the e-direct route of Blood Gas Analysis HbA1ctesting Urinalysis Drugs of Abuse Cholesterol Coagulation Cardiac Markers Multi Test Instruments DiagnosticRapid Test Kits Single test analysers and Blood Glucose. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated thatinitial expenditure will circa 14 100 500 GBP in the 24 months of this Framework Agreement however this isapproximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under theFramework Agreement. This Framework Agreement is for 24 months with the option to extend in incremental stages for up to a totalperiod of 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d158352-bd89-47c1-b177-9b02549ad8fd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28 |
| 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 | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | NORMANTON |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF6 1TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Normanton |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 33124131 - Reagent strips
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 33692000 - Medical solutions
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 38434520 - Blood analysers

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2017 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d158352-bd89-47c1-b177-9b02549ad8fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d158352-bd89-47c1-b177-9b02549ad8fd
  7th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5efe377b-1747-4b46-8dfe-a53bbcc46914
  OJEU Notice
- http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/
  Website

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