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title: "Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing"
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# Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cfbc78c-ef3d-41e7-9fb9-7448ee1a006a

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## Summary

NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is currently conducting an open tender for "Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing". This procurement falls within the healthcare industry, seeking products and services related to rapid tests, laboratory reagents, and alcohol testing devices, among others. The tender period ends on 25th October 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 11th December 2021 and extend until 10th December 2025. The services will be available across various regions, including the United Kingdom and European territories.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly SMEs specialising in testing apparatus, laboratory services, and innovative health solutions. Companies offering advanced diagnostic tools and operational services in related fields are well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on innovation within the framework agreement allows for ongoing collaboration and the introduction of new products throughout the contract duration, creating a continuous growth avenue for successful bidders.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are tendering for Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing, Lots are mixture or products and services in the following areas: Rapid Tests, Back to Lab, Pandemic Testing, Alcohol Testing Devices, BBV, Liver Fuction Testing, Occupational Health Services, Family Law Services including DNA Testing, and broader outsourced Operational Services. Innovation will continue to be a key focus of the framework agreement, awarded suppliers will have the option to add innovative products/services to the framework throughout the duration of the Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00554b62-c7d0-4df6-981b-44e4227263f9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2021 - 10 Dec 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33124131 - Reagent strips
- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38434520 - Blood analysers
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2021 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00554b62-c7d0-4df6-981b-44e4227263f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00554b62-c7d0-4df6-981b-44e4227263f9
  17th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39590&B=NHSSBS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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