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title: "Rapid Test Kits for Clozapine and other drugs"
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# Rapid Test Kits for Clozapine and other drugs

Buyer: GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e202856b-20bf-4285-9cfe-38692f4ea0f8

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking suppliers for "Rapid Test Kits for Clozapine and other drugs". This tender falls under the goods category, specifically for blood-testing reagents, and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 14th May 2021. The estimated contract value is between £250,000 and £450,000, with the contract expected to commence on 14th June 2021 and last until 13th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare and medical supply sectors, particularly those specialising in blood-testing or drug detection technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given their agility and ability to innovate in providing rapid testing solutions. By registering on the Health Family Single eCommercial System, businesses can access this and other related opportunities across various organisations within the NHS.

## Notice

The Trust currently has a requirement for rapid test kits to detect Clozapine. Treatment of Schizoaffective disorder with antipsychotics requires regular monitoring of blood concentrations to ensure that treatment is safe and effective. At present, this involves collecting venous blood samples and sending these to a laboratory for analysis. Some patients dislike venous blood sampling, clinicians may be reluctant to use certain antipsychotics because of the associated logistical demands, and there is a delay before the results become available. With the advent of novo technologies which allow for rapid antipsychotic concentration measurements at the point of care by fingerstick capillary blood methods we would like to find a suitable supplier to support transition to such a testing platform. We publish all our open sourcing requirements via the "Health Family Single eCommercial System" portal. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome This is used by many organisations across the NHS and wider Health System to manage tendering and contract management activity. By registering on the system you will be able to see opportunities across all these organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581fd6ba-6bde-4488-a029-898d0c2f62ab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 13 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 4YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Chaucer |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581fd6ba-6bde-4488-a029-898d0c2f62ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581fd6ba-6bde-4488-a029-898d0c2f62ab
  14th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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