--- title: "Near Patient Testing Procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ee64c93-13d9-46fd-bd48-0858b2976c46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ee64c93-13d9-46fd-bd48-0858b2976c46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ee64c93-13d9-46fd-bd48-0858b2976c46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ee64c93-13d9-46fd-bd48-0858b2976c46.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-05-31" --- # Near Patient Testing Procurement Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ee64c93-13d9-46fd-bd48-0858b2976c46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ee64c93-13d9-46fd-bd48-0858b2976c46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ee64c93-13d9-46fd-bd48-0858b2976c46.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, which is planning to conduct a competitive tender for the "Near Patient Testing Procurement". This initiative falls within the healthcare industry and aims to secure the supply of diagnostic devices and associated services across GP Practices in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the anticipated Invitation to Tender (ITT) publication in early July 2017, with the contract period slated to run from August 2017 to July 2020. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supply and diagnostics sector, especially those that provide diagnostic devices, consumables, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, leveraging the three-year contract duration to establish long-term relationships with the NHS and expand their market presence within the healthcare landscape. ## Notice NHS Arden and GEM CSU on behalf of Mansfield and Ashfield CCG and Newark and Sherwood CCG issue a Prior Information Notice regarding our intention to undertake a competitive Procurement via the Official Journal of the European Union for the provision of Near Patient Testing Products, consumables and associated support services. The contract will be for a period of 3 years commencing August/September 2017. The Contract will include the purchase of Capital Equipment and associated consumables costs in relation to C-Reactive Protein, Urinalysis, Pregnancy HCG across GP Practices within the CCGs. Additional requirements include a D-Dimer and Troponin at a site within each CCG along with 24 hour telephone support and associated product training, maintenance and support services. It is anticipated that the ITT will be advertised openly via the Official Journal of the European Union early July 2017 although this may be subject to change. This notice is for information only, interested parties are asked to respond in line with the formal advertisement when posted within the Official Journal of the European Union. The full service specification will be included within the Invitation to Tender and please note that at this stage we are unable to provide further information to interested parties. Additional information: This notice is for Prior Information only with the aim of reducing the time limit for receipt of tenders. You are not required to express your interest or respond at this stage. The full OJEU notice will be placed early July 2017 and full ITT documents will be available via the Bravo e-procurement website www.ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk following publication in July 2017 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1922de33-647f-4621-90b8-b55d45d28afe | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jul 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33124100 - Diagnostic devices - 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies - 33141625 - Diagnostic kits ## Release History - 31 May 2017 at 13:04 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1922de33-647f-4621-90b8-b55d45d28afe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1922de33-647f-4621-90b8-b55d45d28afe 31st May 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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