--- title: "Testing of Cardio Check PA Blood Analyser machines" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f5b1c4f-5610-425d-b6c9-3fdfe99a51c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f5b1c4f-5610-425d-b6c9-3fdfe99a51c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f5b1c4f-5610-425d-b6c9-3fdfe99a51c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f5b1c4f-5610-425d-b6c9-3fdfe99a51c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2021-12-01" --- # Testing of Cardio Check PA Blood Analyser machines Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f5b1c4f-5610-425d-b6c9-3fdfe99a51c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f5b1c4f-5610-425d-b6c9-3fdfe99a51c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f5b1c4f-5610-425d-b6c9-3fdfe99a51c6.json) ## Summary The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a public procurement process for the testing of Cardio Check PA Blood Analyser machines, valued at £60,000. This tender, classified under the CPV code for blood analysers, is currently in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest (EOI) due by 13th December 2021. The successful supplier will be required to provide various services including monthly samples for quality assurance, a web-based reporting system, and initial as well as ongoing training for users. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2024 and will involve delivery within the United Kingdom. This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical laboratory services, blood analysis, and technology solutions tailored to health services. Businesses offering innovative quality assurance systems and training services for clinical equipment are likely to find this tender aligned with their capabilities. Competitors should be prepared to demonstrate flexibility and creativity in working with local commissioners and stakeholders to meet the requirements of the NHS Health Check service effectively. ## Notice Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust are looking for expressions of interest in the following:- We are looking for a supplier to provide the provision of External Quality Assessment Cardio Check PA Blood Analyser machines on a monthly basis. The main requirements of an External Quality Assurance supplier, capable of supporting the NHS Health Check service are:-. o Provide monthly samples for the quality assurance of the CardioChek PA Blood analyser machine o Provide a web-based system to record the test results o Provide accurate reports on testing on a monthly basis o Provide software for all third-party providers of the NHS Health Checks programme for multiple user access o Provide initial training to support implementation o Provide ongoing training on software and any training modules for new starters (via eLearning, face to face and/or virtual delivery) o Provide ongoing technical support for IT related to the system o Be flexible and creative to work with our local Commissioners and stakeholders in a collective partnership to enable KCHFT to fully deliver against relevant Key performance Indicators o Provide an alerting system o bespoke individual and whole service data o Provide accurate monthly summary data in Microsoft Word and graph form with regard to number of meters tested and number of poor performers Expressions of interest (EOI) must be submitted via the Procontract procurement portal (Proactis) under opportunity number DN581721. Any correspondence to the Authority's staff email address will be disregarded. Please log-in via the following link to EOI if already registered, or the link will also allow you to register and then EOI. https://procontract.due-north.com/login Documentation will be released to suppliers who express an interest following the closure of EOI window. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06a77fdd-4bae-42ce-b03a-caf9251db787 | | 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 | 1 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | ASHFORD | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN25 4AZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Goat Lees | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 38434520 - Blood analysers - 85111810 - Blood analysis services - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories ## Release History - 1 Dec 2021 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06a77fdd-4bae-42ce-b03a-caf9251db787 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06a77fdd-4bae-42ce-b03a-caf9251db787 1st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kentcht.nhs.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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