--- title: "THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS TESTING USING THE T-SPOT TB ASSAY FOR ARMY RECRUITS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4947cde7-1177-446f-ab57-82a151793079" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4947cde7-1177-446f-ab57-82a151793079" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4947cde7-1177-446f-ab57-82a151793079.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4947cde7-1177-446f-ab57-82a151793079.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-10-03" --- # THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS TESTING USING THE T-SPOT TB ASSAY FOR ARMY RECRUITS Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4947cde7-1177-446f-ab57-82a151793079 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4947cde7-1177-446f-ab57-82a151793079) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4947cde7-1177-446f-ab57-82a151793079.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the provision of Tuberculosis testing using the T-SPOT TB assay for Army recruits. The contract aims to conduct annual testing for approximately 400 Gurkha and 1,280 Foreign and Commonwealth recruits starting in January 2023. The test requires compliance with ISO quality standards and Cyber Security controls specified in the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership. The tender deadline is set for the 7th of November 2022, with the contract period spanning from January 2023 to December 2026. This opportunity for business growth is suited for companies providing laboratory and blood analysis services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The Ministry of Defence based in Lichfield, England, is the buying organisation for this service category procurement, which falls under the CPV code for laboratory services. Interested businesses must comply with specified quality and Cyber Security standards to be eligible to bid for this open procedure tender above the threshold value of 336,428 GBP. ## 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/385024ed-607e-41d1-b337-e81d5b4b9353 | | 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 - 85111810 - Blood analysis services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2022 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385024ed-607e-41d1-b337-e81d5b4b9353 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385024ed-607e-41d1-b337-e81d5b4b9353 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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