--- title: "RA348459 - Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e92741d-2e83-43e1-8c9e-0e08a02554d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e92741d-2e83-43e1-8c9e-0e08a02554d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e92741d-2e83-43e1-8c9e-0e08a02554d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e92741d-2e83-43e1-8c9e-0e08a02554d2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE" published: "2025-02-04" --- # RA348459 - Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits Buyer: SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e92741d-2e83-43e1-8c9e-0e08a02554d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e92741d-2e83-43e1-8c9e-0e08a02554d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e92741d-2e83-43e1-8c9e-0e08a02554d2.json) ## Summary The Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service has initiated a tender process for the procurement of Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits under the title "RA348459 - Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits." This tender falls under the industry category of Medical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals, and Personal Care Products (CPV Code 33000000). The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines approaching. The tender was published on 4th February 2025, and interested suppliers must submit their quotations by 17:00 hours on 14th February 2025. The contract period will commence on 1st March 2025 and conclude on 28th February 2027. The primary delivery location aligns with the postal code SY3 8XQ, including potential deliveries to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international destinations. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as elaborated in the suitability criteria. Businesses that can offer rapid diagnostic test kits, either the specified products or acceptable alternatives, and can provide free-of-charge samples for evaluation, are well-suited to compete. The contract allows for a flexible award duration based on the suppliers' ability to fix prices, which provides further opportunities for sustained engagement and revenue. The procurement process will benchmark prices using the NHS Spend Comparison Tool to ensure value for money, expecting competitive pricing in line with other NHS Trusts. Interested businesses should be prepared to comply with the attached terms and conditions and ensure all logistical aspects, including carriage charges, are accounted for in their quotes. This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses in the medical supplies sector looking to expand their footprint within the healthcare system. ## Notice Please provide a quotation for the products listed or suitable alternatives. Suppliers offering suitable alternatives MUST be able to provide samples FOC for evaluation. Contract can be awarded for a period of 2 years. Contract term is dependent on how long prices can be fixed. If suppliers cannot fix for a period of 2 years, please indicate how long prices can be fixed for. Carriage charge MUST be included if appropriate. Prices offered will be benchmarked using NHS Spend Comparison tool to ensure we are paying the best price. We expect to be offered prices in line with other NHS Trusts. Volumes are not guaranteed, but are estimated based on historical usage over a 1 year period. The attached Terms of Offer and NHS Terms & Conditions would govern any agreements made following this exercise. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA348459. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA348459 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e334cf-2b58-498e-9a26-c9fd395e117f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY3 8XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Bowbrook | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 4 Feb 2025 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e334cf-2b58-498e-9a26-c9fd395e117f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e334cf-2b58-498e-9a26-c9fd395e117f 4th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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