--- title: "THE PROVISION OF AN ELECTRONIC QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR DEFENCE PATHOLOGY" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d11e9cc-cb4c-4615-a1a3-fac25fb1d7cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d11e9cc-cb4c-4615-a1a3-fac25fb1d7cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d11e9cc-cb4c-4615-a1a3-fac25fb1d7cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d11e9cc-cb4c-4615-a1a3-fac25fb1d7cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-02-22" --- # THE PROVISION OF AN ELECTRONIC QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR DEFENCE PATHOLOGY Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d11e9cc-cb4c-4615-a1a3-fac25fb1d7cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d11e9cc-cb4c-4615-a1a3-fac25fb1d7cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d11e9cc-cb4c-4615-a1a3-fac25fb1d7cc.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking bids for "The Provision of an Electronic Quality Management System for Defence Pathology." This procurement process falls under the services industry category and is taking place in the United Kingdom. The tender is at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 30th March 2022. The total contract value is £26,587, and the operational period of the contract is expected to span from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2027, focusing on enhancing compliance and quality management in blood component handling. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in quality management software and cybersecurity solutions, particularly those compliant with ISO standards. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing they possess the necessary expertise in developing and managing electronic quality management systems. The focus on cyber security and adherence to national guidelines makes this an ideal venue for firms with the capability to meet stringent operational requirements. ## Notice CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF AN ELECTRONIC QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR DEFENCE PATHOLOGY The Authority has a requirement for an effective electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) to ensure compliance for blood components.. The requirement is for a standalone system, it is not required to interact with the MoD systems to include the following: a. Must have web access to the secure server by application of licences giving appropriate levels of operability: b. Have a minimum of 5 password protected licences allowing full editorial access for the Centre of Defence Pathology (CD Path) Quality personnel or other Biomedical Scientists (BMS). c. Have a minimum of 10 password protected licences allowing for concurrent 'read only' access by deployed BMS. d. Include a facility to cancel accounts and create new accounts The eQMS must have the capability to allow for management of the following quality functions: a. Document Control b. Audit capability c. Quality Improvement. QUALITY STANDARDS The Tenderer is to be a minimum of ISO27001 (Information Security Management Systems) compliant. The system must be configured to comply with national guidelines pertaining to safe blood transfusion practice (BSQR 8th edn.), whilst maintaining appropriate functionality such that it complies with the guidelines established by best practice for pathology services (ISO 15189). 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 Very Low (Reference: RAR-6U33THAA) 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. Should you have any questions please contact Lynn Wallace, Commercial Officer at lynn.wallace110@mod.gov.uk Click link to the Defence Sourcing Portal, ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/210345e7-e8b1-43b3-a932-e01d90b4eaf6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £26,587 | | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48218000 - License management software package - 72212218 - License management software development services - 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services - 72810000 - Computer audit services ## Release History - 22 Feb 2022 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/210345e7-e8b1-43b3-a932-e01d90b4eaf6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/210345e7-e8b1-43b3-a932-e01d90b4eaf6 22nd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/10763288017F2101A7BA Defence Sourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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