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

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6199c529-f837-4013-bb33-6aa8fc44f14a

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) has completed a tender process for the framework titled "Point of Care Testing: Drugs of Abuse." This procurement, which falls under the medical goods industry category, was initiated to establish a new framework for Point of Care Testing predominantly used in Mental Health and Acute Trust settings across the UK. The contract is valued at £280 million and covers the provision of diagnostic tests and analysers for drugs of abuse, with the contract period running from December 11, 2017, to December 10, 2021. The open procurement method was used, with the tender phase concluding on September 18, 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies and diagnostics sectors, particularly those specialising in reagents and drug detection apparatus. Suppliers capable of providing innovative diagnostic solutions or improvements in Point of Care Testing services would be well-suited to compete or partner in future procurements. Additionally, smaller enterprises might find avenues to collaborate with larger pools of suppliers within the framework, fostering growth and development within this niche market.

## Notice

The aim of the project is to set up a new framework for Point of Care Testing: Drugs of Abuse which includes both products and services., predominantly for use in Mental Health and Acute Trust settings, but with a view that there may also be interest from Associate Members such as HMP and Police Forces around the UK. The framework will cover: The provision of diagnostic test cassettes and strips for use with urine The provision of diagnostic tests for use with oral fluid The provision of diagnostic tests for use with hair The provision of analysers for alcohol testing Confirmation / Classification testing of positive samples Provision of Point of care analysers Operational outsourcing of Point of care: Drugs of Abuse testing services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4d814c-095a-4064-8932-ce5c61d98ecd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2017 - 10 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ALERE TOXICOLOGY; DRAEGER SAFETY; MATRIX DIAGNOSTICS; NAL VON MINDEN; RANDOX LABORATORIES; SURESCREEN DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33124131 - Reagent strips
- 33696300 - Chemical reagents
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33696700 - Urological reagents
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4d814c-095a-4064-8932-ce5c61d98ecd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4d814c-095a-4064-8932-ce5c61d98ecd
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=21301&B=NHSSBS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
  User / Company

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