--- title: "Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e200" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e200" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e200.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e200.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2021-09-17" --- # Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e200 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e200) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e200.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services is currently conducting a tender for the "Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing" project, which falls under the laboratory services category. The estimated value of the framework agreement is £280 million, with a procurement method defined as an open procedure. This tender is scheduled to conclude on 25th October 2021, at which point bids will be opened, and the award period is set to begin on the same day. The framework will last for three years, with a possible one-year extension, and is located in Salford, UK. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and laboratory services sectors, particularly those specialising in rapid testing, pandemic testing, and occupational health services. Companies that can provide innovative lab products and services or those with capabilities in drug and alcohol testing will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Successful suppliers may also have the chance to adapt their offerings throughout the duration of the framework agreement, which could enhance their market presence and drive growth. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are tendering for Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing, Lots are mixture or products and services in the following areas: Rapid Tests, Back to Lab, Pandemic Testing, Alcohol Testing Devices, BBV, Liver Fuction Testing, Occupational Health Services, Family Law Services including DNA Testing, and broader outsourced Operational Services. Innovation will continue to be a key focus of the framework agreement, awarded suppliers will have the option to add innovative products/services to the framework throughout the duration of the Agreement. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Rapid Drug Testing Kits I.e. oral, urine etc. Further details can be found in the Specification. Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year. Lot 2: Back to Lab testing I.e. nail, hair, blood etc. Further details can be found in the Specification. Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year. Lot 3: Pandemic Testing Antigen, Antibody and PCR. Further details can be found in the Specification. Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year. Lot 4: Blood Borne Virus (BBV) and Liver Function Testing Further details can be found in the Specification. Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year. Lot 5: Dried Blood Spot Drug & Alcohol testing Further details can be found in the Specification. Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year. Lot 6: Alcohol Testing Devices I.e. Breath Analysers, Continuous Monitoring and Associated Consumables. Further details can be found in the Specification. Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year. Lot 7: Occupational Health Services Further details can be found in the Specification. Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year. Lot 8: Operational Outsourcing of Services Further details can be found in the Specification. Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year. Lot 9: Family Law Services I.e. DNA Testing etc. Further details can be found in the Specification. Renewal: The framework will run for 3 years, with an extension option of 1 year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023181-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | 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) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33124131 - Reagent strips - 33141900 - Blood lancets - 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents - 38434000 - Analysers - 38434520 - Blood analysers - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring - 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 75242000 - Public law and order services - 85100000 - Health services - 85111810 - Blood analysis services - 85147000 - Company health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2021 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023181-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39590&B=NHSSBS - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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