--- title: "Near Patient Testing Products, consumables and associated support services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48752bfb-d2aa-4528-b863-3b451657ef2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48752bfb-d2aa-4528-b863-3b451657ef2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48752bfb-d2aa-4528-b863-3b451657ef2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48752bfb-d2aa-4528-b863-3b451657ef2a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-08-17" --- # Near Patient Testing Products, consumables and associated support services Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48752bfb-d2aa-4528-b863-3b451657ef2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48752bfb-d2aa-4528-b863-3b451657ef2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48752bfb-d2aa-4528-b863-3b451657ef2a.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently inviting bids for the procurement of Near Patient Testing Products, consumables, and associated support services. This tender, identified as AGEMCSU/TRANS/16/454, falls within the health industry category and is set to commence on the 2nd of October 2017 for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years. The deadline for submission of tenders is at 23:59 on the 13th of September 2017. The procurement process is being conducted via an open procedure and encompasses up to 41 GP practices within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the provision of diagnostic devices and consumables. Companies that specialise in Near Patient Testing Equipment, diagnostic supplies, or related maintenance and support services would find this tender particularly suitable. By participating in this procurement process, businesses have the potential to establish long-term relationships with the NHS, ensuring a recurrent demand for their products and services within the healthcare sector. ## Notice NHS Arden and GEM CSU on behalf of Mansfield and Ashfield CCG and Newark and Sherwood CCG invite bids for the Purchase of Near Patient Testing Equipment, management of consumable items and associated maintenance and support services. The contract will be for a period of 3 years commencing October 2017. The contract will include the purchase of equipment and the stock management of the associated consumable items in relation to C-Reactive Protein, Urinalysis and Pregnancy HCG across up to 41 GP Practices within the CCGs. The CCGs also require support services including equipment maintenance and support services, telephone support and associated product training. This is a 3 year contract with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. Additional information: THIS PROCUREMENT IS BEING MANAGED VIA THE BRAVO E-TENDERING SYSTEM HOW TO APPLY: How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once). Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' Enter your correct business and user details Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete. You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the user-name/password and Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are ITTs open to any registered supplier) . Click on correct tender to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT/ Details' box e-procurement portal https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3e5574-0185-4194-aff4-e1ef6d1f7ae2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 17 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 | | 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | 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 North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33124100 - Diagnostic devices - 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies - 33141625 - Diagnostic kits ## Release History - 17 Aug 2017 at 08:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3e5574-0185-4194-aff4-e1ef6d1f7ae2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3e5574-0185-4194-aff4-e1ef6d1f7ae2 17th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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