--- title: "705284450 - THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS TESTING USING THE T-SPOT TB ASSAY FOR ARMY RECRUITS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2dcb08be-0274-47f1-ab7c-6f75eb4defbc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2dcb08be-0274-47f1-ab7c-6f75eb4defbc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dcb08be-0274-47f1-ab7c-6f75eb4defbc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dcb08be-0274-47f1-ab7c-6f75eb4defbc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-10-03" --- # 705284450 - THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS TESTING USING THE T-SPOT TB ASSAY FOR ARMY RECRUITS Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dcb08be-0274-47f1-ab7c-6f75eb4defbc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2dcb08be-0274-47f1-ab7c-6f75eb4defbc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dcb08be-0274-47f1-ab7c-6f75eb4defbc.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking a contractor for the provision of Tuberculosis testing using the T-SPOT TB assay for army recruits. The contract involves testing approximately 400 Gurkha and 1,280 Foreign and Commonwealth recruits annually, starting in January 2023. The service includes transporting samples from 4 locations in England and providing results within one working week of sample collection. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 7th November 2022 and a contract period starting on 1st January 2023 until 31st December 2026. This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for laboratory service providers, especially those with expertise in medical laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable for this procurement. Businesses located in regions such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom can participate in this opportunity for growth and collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS TESTING USING THE T-SPOT TB ASSAY FOR ARMY RECRUITS The Authority has a requirement for Tuberculosis (TB) testing using the T-SPOT(r).TB assay, for approximately 400 Gurkha and 1,280 Foreign and Commonwealth recruits per annum. Initial testing is anticipated to commence in Jan 23 and will be repeated annually thereafter until the end of the contract. The Tenderer will be required to: a. Test for TB using the T-SPOT(r).TB assay b. Store blood samples 18-25degC and must not be refrigerated. c. Service to run 14.00 hrs Monday to Saturday. d. Transport samples from 4 location in England e. Provide the result in one working week of sample collection from the Authority's premises QUALITY STANDARDS The Tenderer shall need to comply with the following Quality Standards: a. Encompasses the principles contained within ISO 31000:2009/DIS31000. b. Compliant with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Health Technical Memorandum 07-01 Safe management of healthcare waste. c. Compliant with the quality standards contained within ISO15189:2012 (Registered with United Kingdom Accreditation Services or suitable equivalent). d. Compliant with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guideline 33 for Tuberculosis Prevention, Diagnosis, Management and Service Organisation dated Jan 16. Cyber Security: The MoD has a duty to protect itself from Cyber threats and now we extend this to Suppliers we engage with. As an extension of the Government's Cyber Essentials Scheme the MoD, working together with Industry and other Government Departments, have developed a more robust Cyber Security Model, under the umbrella of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP). All prime Contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract. The Authority has determined the level of risk at High (Reference: RAR - 946957706) as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72cce784-4666-4ed7-adcf-1c65aafe96b1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £336,428 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LICHFIELD | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS14 9PY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Lichfield | | Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay | | Westminster constituency | Tamworth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories ## Release History - 3 Oct 2022 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72cce784-4666-4ed7-adcf-1c65aafe96b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72cce784-4666-4ed7-adcf-1c65aafe96b1 3rd October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/1164608501839D5EAB1A Defence Sourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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