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title: "Provision of Point Of Care Ketone Testing"
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# Provision of Point Of Care Ketone Testing

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1d5d045-8691-4473-bc8d-436d77cf40c3

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of Point Of Care Ketone Testing services. This contract, awarded to Roche Diagnostics Limited, is part of the Laboratory services industry and addresses a crucial healthcare requirement for diabetic ketoacidosis management. Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, this tender was initiated through a selective procurement process, specifically utilising the NHSSC Framework Agreement. The contract is set for a duration of 60 months, with potential extensions, starting from 2nd February 2026, and the award was confirmed on 12th January 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory diagnostics and point-of-care testing, particularly those capable of providing highly specialised medical testing services to healthcare institutions. Large businesses with expertise in pathology managed services and an interest in partnering through framework agreements would find themselves well-positioned to compete. While the procurement is classified under the CPV code for laboratory services, the selective nature of the process suggests a focus on suppliers with proven capabilities and reliability in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for Ketone Testing. Ketone Testing is vital because it enables early detection and management of diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening complication of diabetes and is required to meet NICE standards for diabetes management. Ketone testing also guides treatment during confirmed DKA and helps prevent avoidable hospital admissions by supporting effective sick-day management. The contract has been awarded to Roche Diagnostics Limited by utilising the NHSSC Framework Agreement for the supply of Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services. The term of the contract is 60 months with 2x12 months optional extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcabf85e-0b8f-43e6-bf4e-c2ba54c80484 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,388,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,388,220 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcabf85e-0b8f-43e6-bf4e-c2ba54c80484

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcabf85e-0b8f-43e6-bf4e-c2ba54c80484
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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