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title: "GB-Glasgow: JFC7A/00027 - HELMINTH / PARASITE TESTING FOR GURKHA RECRUITS."
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# GB-Glasgow: JFC7A/00027 - HELMINTH / PARASITE TESTING FOR GURKHA RECRUITS.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3854f8b-a4af-4b34-961d-5221dcceab5d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Glasgow, has recently awarded a contract titled "GB-Glasgow: JFC7A/00027 - HELMINTH / PARASITE TESTING FOR GURKHA RECRUITS." This procurement falls under the medical analysis services category and was processed through an open procedure. The contract, valued at approximately £129,980, has a duration of three years with the potential for two additional years, depending on future needs. The initial contract period starts on 1 January 2018 and concludes on 31 December 2020, following a tender period that ended on 15 December 2017. The requirement focuses on providing specialised testing for helminth and parasitic infections prevalent among Ghurkha recruits to the British Army, impacts health output, and involves delivering results within specific timelines.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the medical diagnostics and laboratory service sectors, particularly those experienced in parasitological testing and analysis. Companies that can offer prompt, targeted, and effective testing solutions for military or similar clients stand to benefit greatly from this contract. Given the emphasis on health and operational readiness for the Ghurkha soldiers, businesses equipped with advanced diagnostic capabilities and familiarity with bespoke treatment strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities within this framework.

## Notice

JFC7A/00027 - HELMINTH / PARASITE TESTING FOR GURKHA RECRUITS > The Authority has a requirement for a contract to provide Helminth / parasite testing to approximately 270 Ghurkha British Army recruits per annum. The British Army recruits Ghurkha soldiers into the Infantry Training Centre each February, and the well-being and health protection of the Ghurkha forces is critical to the operational output of the Infantry Training Centre. There is a high prevalence of helminths / parasites, including strongyloide, in the Ghurkha population, with approximately 25% of Ghurkha recruits to the British Army affected. Traditionally these were treated with a single dose of albendazole, however an MOD research study found that several parasites residing within the gastrointestinal tract were resistant to albendazole therapy, therefore requiring stool and serum analysis to identify specific parasites and allow the provision of targeted, bespoke treatment. In addition, the presence of helminth infection has been associated with false negative IGRA tests to exclude latent tuberculosis infection. The implications therefore are that a small proportion of those incorrectly diagnosed with helminth infection will go on to develop active TB, therefore adding even greater importance to the testing process. The Contractor will be required to provide helminth/ parasite testing and results to the Authority within designated timelines. Duration 3 years plus 2 x option years dependent upon future MOD needs & / or Contractor Performance. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Glasgow: JFC7A/00027 - HELMINTH / PARASITE TESTING FOR GURKHA RECRUITS.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d2ca3a-b7fa-43ec-a20a-6f7874464248 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,980 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2017 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d2ca3a-b7fa-43ec-a20a-6f7874464248

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d2ca3a-b7fa-43ec-a20a-6f7874464248
  18th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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