--- title: "Point of Care Testing: Drugs of Abuse" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea25ef0a-9407-4977-88ec-30a921316825" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea25ef0a-9407-4977-88ec-30a921316825" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea25ef0a-9407-4977-88ec-30a921316825.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea25ef0a-9407-4977-88ec-30a921316825.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)" published: "2017-08-17" --- # Point of Care Testing: Drugs of Abuse Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea25ef0a-9407-4977-88ec-30a921316825 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea25ef0a-9407-4977-88ec-30a921316825) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea25ef0a-9407-4977-88ec-30a921316825.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is conducting a public procurement process for a tender titled "Point of Care Testing: Drugs of Abuse." This project aims to establish a new framework for various diagnostic testing products and services predominantly tailored for Mental Health and Acute Trust settings across the UK. The tender opened on 17th August 2017 and is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 18th September 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £280 million, categorised primarily under goods and supported by multiple classifications related to chemical and laboratory reagents, as well as drug detection apparatus. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 30th November 2017 and conclude on 29th November 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and diagnostic testing equipment, especially small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative and effective products such as urine and oral fluid testing kits, as well as drug detection analysers. Companies that can also offer operational outsourcing services for point of care testing will be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. The involvement of Associate Members, such as the police and prison services, indicates a wider market potential for successful bidders, enhancing business prospects within the healthcare and law enforcement sectors. ## Notice The aim of the project is to set up a new framework for Point of Care Testing: Drugs of Abuse which includes both products and services., predominantly for use in Mental Health and Acute Trust settings, but with a view that there may also be interest from Associate Members such as HMP and Police Forces around the UK. The framework will cover: The provision of diagnostic test cassettes and strips for use with urine The provision of diagnostic tests for use with oral fluid The provision of diagnostic tests for use with hair The provision of analysers for alcohol testing Confirmation / Classification testing of positive samples Provision of Point of care analysers Operational outsourcing of Point of care: Drugs of Abuse testing services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f211ee4-30fd-49d1-85a9-e3505e8c87dd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2017 - 29 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,000,000 | | 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 33124131 - Reagent strips - 33696300 - Chemical reagents - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents - 33696700 - Urological reagents - 38434000 - Analysers - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring - 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus ## Release History - 17 Aug 2017 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f211ee4-30fd-49d1-85a9-e3505e8c87dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f211ee4-30fd-49d1-85a9-e3505e8c87dd 17th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=21301&B=NHSSBS Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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