--- title: "Invitation to tender for the provision of PET-CT Services (Phase II)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d5b9445b-b399-4ccb-b8be-c5666d39fa4c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5b9445b-b399-4ccb-b8be-c5666d39fa4c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5b9445b-b399-4ccb-b8be-c5666d39fa4c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5b9445b-b399-4ccb-b8be-c5666d39fa4c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARDEN & GEM CSU" published: "2017-07-12" --- # Invitation to tender for the provision of PET-CT Services (Phase II) Buyer: ARDEN & GEM CSU Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5b9445b-b399-4ccb-b8be-c5666d39fa4c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5b9445b-b399-4ccb-b8be-c5666d39fa4c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5b9445b-b399-4ccb-b8be-c5666d39fa4c.json) ## Summary The Arden & GEM CSU is conducting a tender for the provision of PET-CT Services (Phase II) on behalf of NHS England Specialised Commissioning. This procurement falls within the medical imaging services industry and is currently at the planning stage. The tender, identified as tender_146155/596018, is set to close at 12:00 noon on 15th September 2017. The contract will span from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2025 and encompasses 11 Lots, with a maximum award of 4 Lots to any single bidder. Suppliers are required to use Standard Tracers for proposals, and further instructions for participation are provided through an eTendering system. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical imaging sector, especially those offering PET-CT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given that they may be especially suited to provide innovative solutions in delivering the mandated services. Bidders should consider their capabilities in handling Standard Tracers and, potentially, Non-Standard Tracers while preparing their proposals. Engaging in this tender could position businesses advantageously within the public health service contract landscape. ## Notice This procurement will be conducted by AGCSU on behalf of NHS England Specialised Commissioning. Any contract arising from this procurement will be between the successful Provider and NHS England (National Health Service Commissioning Board). The procurement will consist of 11 Lots. The maximum number of Lots awarded to a single Bidder will be limited to 4 (Not more than 3 (three) lots from Lots 1 -8 plus not more than 1 (one) lot from Lots 9-11). The successful Provider for each Lot will be awarded the contract included within the tender documents and will be responsible for delivery of the overall PET-CT Service in accordance with the Service Specification and Contract, however NHS England will mandate the Provider of Standard Tracers for that Lot. The Standard Tracer Provider for each Lot will therefore be a nominated subcontractor to the PET-CT Service Provider for that Lot. Selection of the Standard Tracer Provider for each Lot will be the subject of a separate procurement The Standard Tracers are: * FDG (18F - fluorodeoxyglucose) * FEC (18F - fluoro-ethyl-choline); * FMC (18F - fluoro-methyl-choline); and * NaF (18F - Sodium Fluoride) Bidders must, as a minimum, submit proposals to deliver PET-CT Services utilising Standard Tracers. In addition Bidders may offer to provide PET-CT Services utilising Non-Standard Tracers. Further details are available on the Bravo e-tendering portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. The ITT deadline is 12:00 noon on 15/09/2017 Additional information: NHS Arden & GEM CSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Suppliers Instructions on how to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) -Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/ password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre- Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT (ITT_799) to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box 3.Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of on-line and off-line actions for you to perform (there is detailed on-line help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the on-line help, or contact the eTendering helpdesk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6745f739-b7d2-4ab9-9e63-5df2aa6dee62 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 | ARDEN & GEM CSU | | 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 | TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 12 Jul 2017 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6745f739-b7d2-4ab9-9e63-5df2aa6dee62 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6745f739-b7d2-4ab9-9e63-5df2aa6dee62 12th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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