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title: "Managed Service Contract for Faecal Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the Microbiology Laboratory at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services"
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# Managed Service Contract for Faecal Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the Microbiology Laboratory at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services

Buyer: FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48e7986c-0825-46ae-8a1d-67c2ba999bdd

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## Summary

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award of a Managed Service Contract for Faecal Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the Microbiology Laboratory at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services. The procurement process, conducted via mini competition utilising Lot 2 under the NHS Supply Chain Framework, had a total contract value of £3,000,000 GBP. The contract period is set to start on 3rd July 2023 and end on 3rd July 2028. The buying organisation, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, located in England, is seeking services in the laboratory reagents category. The tender stage ended on 28th October 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services and related fields to engage with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. The suitability criteria indicate a preference for SMEs. Chrystal Consulting Limited has been awarded the contract starting on 3rd July 2023, highlighting the potential for growth and partnership opportunities for similar entities. Businesses interested in providing managed services for faecal PCR analysers in the South East region of the United Kingdom could find this tender particularly relevant, given the specific delivery addresses specified in the contract.

## Notice

Award via mini competition utilising Lot 2: Pathology and Point of Care Testing, Associated Equipment, Instruments, Consumables, Accessories and Managed Services NHS Supply Chain Framework reference 2019/S 212-51957. The services required include the supply, installation, and management of new rapid multiplex faecal PCR analysers able to identify all organisms of interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c456bf-f477-43c1-baad-41998fd42f71 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Framework Mini competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 3 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | FRIMLEY |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU16 7UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Surrey Heath |
| Electoral ward | Frimley |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHRYSTAL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2023 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c456bf-f477-43c1-baad-41998fd42f71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c456bf-f477-43c1-baad-41998fd42f71
  6th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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