--- title: "Pathology Sample Collection and Delivery Service - RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31ec0a8f-449b-47fa-9e5f-d613792d384a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31ec0a8f-449b-47fa-9e5f-d613792d384a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31ec0a8f-449b-47fa-9e5f-d613792d384a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31ec0a8f-449b-47fa-9e5f-d613792d384a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-11-22" --- # Pathology Sample Collection and Delivery Service - RFI Buyer: ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31ec0a8f-449b-47fa-9e5f-d613792d384a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31ec0a8f-449b-47fa-9e5f-d613792d384a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31ec0a8f-449b-47fa-9e5f-d613792d384a.json) ## Summary The Isle of Man Government has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Pathology Sample Collection and Delivery Service. The service involves collecting time-sensitive test samples from Noble's Hospital and delivering them to multiple tertiary providers in the UK, mainly in the North West region. The deadline for submitting responses to the Request for Information (RFI) is noon on 5th December 2022. The contract period is planned to start on 1st February 2023 and end on 31st January 2025. This opportunity is suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises. Businesses experienced in shipping operations, multi-modal courier services, courier services, and freight transport agency services are well-suited to compete. Interested parties must be registered on the Isle of Man Government's Procurement Portal to participate in the competitive exercise. The tender offers a chance to provide essential services in healthcare logistics, ensuring timely and secure delivery of medical samples, thus contributing to the efficient functioning of the healthcare system. ## Notice Pathology Sample Collection and Delivery Service - RFI The Isle of Man Government invites expressions of interest from experienced contractors to provide a service to collect Pathology clinical samples from Noble's Hospital and deliver to multiple tertiary providers in the UK. The Pathology department are looking for a partner who will collect time sensitive test samples on a daily basis from their lab at Noble's Hospital and dispatch to collaborative centers in the UK either same day or overnight. A guaranteed delivery time is required with an expectation that most samples will be delivered in the morning. The service is required Monday - Saturday. Most of the centers will be located in the North West of England however there are a few which are further afield. In order to participate in this competitive exercise, your organisation must be registered on the Isle of Man Government's Procurement Portal. If you have not previously registered, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/iomg/aspx/Home and select 'Register' from the menu on the right side of the Home Page. Once you have registered your organisation you should select this tender from the list of 'Current Tenders' and 'View Details' then click 'Express Interest' at the bottom of the page. Once you have clicked on 'Express an Interest' a 'Form of Acknowledgement' tab will appear. This tab will provide a copy of the 'Appeals Procedure' to be downloaded. In order to progress to the next stage of the process you will need to 'Opt-In' and complete the 'Form of Acknowledgment' questionnaire and click 'Submit Return' before the Expression of Interest deadline as detailed below. Should you have any difficulty in using the website or registering your interest in this way, please e-mail procurement@gov.im RFI responses must be submitted through the above Portal by noon 5th December 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8d8742-79d8-42ac-a02f-335b66cf008f | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Feb 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ISLE OF MAN | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | IM1 3PN | | Country | Isle of Man | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Isle of Man | | Electoral ward | M99999999 | | Westminster constituency | M99999999 | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 60640000 - Shipping operations - 63521000 - Freight transport agency services - 64120000 - Courier services - 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2022 at 17:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8d8742-79d8-42ac-a02f-335b66cf008f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8d8742-79d8-42ac-a02f-335b66cf008f 22nd November 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV165564 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://https://www.gov.im/procurement - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/iomg/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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