--- title: "National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dfa40b8f-09df-4453-b4fa-d66ada21a702" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfa40b8f-09df-4453-b4fa-d66ada21a702" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfa40b8f-09df-4453-b4fa-d66ada21a702.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfa40b8f-09df-4453-b4fa-d66ada21a702.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2025-01-30" --- # National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfa40b8f-09df-4453-b4fa-d66ada21a702 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfa40b8f-09df-4453-b4fa-d66ada21a702) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfa40b8f-09df-4453-b4fa-d66ada21a702.json) ## Summary NHS England, located in London, is undertaking a national assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets, aimed at improving diabetes management in primary care. This procurement process, classified under miscellaneous medical devices and products, is in the tender stage and invites new and existing suppliers to participate. The renewed assessment process, part of the NHS Long-Term Plan, focuses on ensuring equitable access, quality standards, and cohesive prescribing practices across primary and secondary care. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10th February 2025 and the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 1st April 2026. Documents and submissions are managed through the Atamis e-sourcing portal. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly those manufacturing blood glucose and ketone monitoring equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, potentially enhancing their market presence by integrating their products into the NHS supply chain. Suitable businesses will benefit from demonstrating competitive pricing, regulatory compliance, and product innovation that aligns with the NHS’s requirements for quality and cost-effectiveness. Engaging with this tender could lead to long-term collaborative opportunities with NHS England, driving business expansion and sector influence. ## Notice This Assessment Process relates to the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and associated consumables that are used to support the management of diabetes in primary care. This assessment process seeks to support the delivery of the NHS Long-Term Plan for diabetes management through the following key objectives: a. Equitable access to the same products no matter where the patient lives; b. Minimum quality standards established in a fair and transparent way to better address patient needs; c. Recommendations aligned with NICE and the availability of CGM and intermittent monitors; d. Prescribing practices are joined up across primary and secondary care; and In January 2023, NHSE undertook an assessment to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of meters, test strips and lancets. The assessment included: * Accuracy of glucose readings * Reliability and consistency of test results * Ease of use for patients and healthcare professionals * Compatibility with various blood glucose meters * Cost-effectiveness and overall value for money * Compliance with relevant regulatory standards Following the assessment and the identification of the preferred blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips and lancets, Commissioning Recommendations were published in April 2023. NHSE has recently carried out the annual review and have decided to re-open this assessment. New Suppliers wishing to be part of the recommendations Suppliers wishing to participate in the assessment for an opportunity to be included in the updated Commissioning Recommendations are encouraged to monitor the NHS England procurement portal (Atamis) for further updates. Suppliers who are part of the current recommendations Suppliers who were successful on the first round of assessments and are listed on the commissioning recommendations need not apply for a full re-assessment, unless the specifications of their products have changed since the initial assessment. New and Existing Suppliers will also have the opportunity to update their price. If they wish to do so, they will be required to provide evidence that they have submitted the change request to NHS Business Services Authority. Otherwise, the latest price on the drug tariff will be used in the assessment. Documents can be accessed through the Atamis Portal http://health.atamis.co.uk/ Reference: C294473 Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e294925d-95de-4625-ae86-f0bd2f2461d0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products ## Release History - 30 Jan 2025 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e294925d-95de-4625-ae86-f0bd2f2461d0 - 23 Jan 2025 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3fab67b-db76-412d-a406-cd54881916fd - 16 Jan 2025 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4b51945-fc59-4237-bb5b-d8bd11e22f3b - 29 Nov 2024 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d284c8d2-a104-41d1-8dd5-1080d5443277 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e294925d-95de-4625-ae86-f0bd2f2461d0 30th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3fab67b-db76-412d-a406-cd54881916fd 23rd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4b51945-fc59-4237-bb5b-d8bd11e22f3b 16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d284c8d2-a104-41d1-8dd5-1080d5443277 29th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk/ - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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