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title: "Glucose/Ketone EQA Vials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029163"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP"
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# Glucose/Ketone EQA Vials

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029163

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, representing the Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, has issued a tender for the supply of Glucose/Ketone EQA Vials, previously referred to as Dropper Bottles. This procurement, classified under goods with the CPV code 39225710 (Bottles), is currently in the Award stage, with active contracts worth £700,000. The tender documents specify requirements for dropper bottles that will be used in a semi-automated dispensing system, with submissions having been electronically processed via the Bravo Solutions platform. The contract was signed on 15 October 2021, following a standstill period for review of award decisions.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies and laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying high-volume bottled products. Companies that can meet the specific technical requirements outlined and those experienced in similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the items required and the potential for future projects in the domain of quality assurance in laboratory medicine, businesses looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector should consider participating in this and similar tenders.

## Notice

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Weqas who operates as an independent organisation, hosted by Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board. Weqas were seeking to establish a contract for Glucose/Ketone EQA Vials (previously known as Dropper Bottles). Weqas is one of the largest External Quality Assessment providers in the UK, with over 50 years of experience in delivering global Quality Assurance Programmes in Laboratory Medicine. Weqas operates at Unit 6, Parc Ty Glas, Cardiff. The majority of Weqas' EQA material is manufactured in-house, and the items sought below are necessary for the production of the Glucose & Ketone EQA material. These products are utilised in a semi automated dispensing system, therefore, there are specific requirements to enable them to be used with this system, as stated in each indivdual lot specification within the tender documents. Item 1 - LDPE Dropper Bottle Cylinder Round Natural Item 2 - Extended Control Dropper Tip LDPE Natural Item 3 - Dropper Tip Cap (any colour)

### Lot Information

Supply and Fill of Dropper bottles and Material (provided by Weqas)

This lot is for the supply and fill of Dropper bottles with the material provided by Weqas.

Supply Only of Dropper Bottles

This contract is for the provision of Glucose and Ketone EQA material supplied in dropper bottles.

Dropper bottle supply and filling with material provided by Weqas, plus labelling of finished product

This contract is for the Dropper bottle supply, filling with material provided by Weqas and labelling of finished product.

Provision of Glucose & Ketone EQA material supplied in dropper bottles

This contract is for the provision of Glucose and Ketone EQA material supplied in dropper bottles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025810-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £508,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROTROL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39225710 - Bottles

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025810-2021
- 9 Feb 2021 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002556-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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