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title: "Blood Glucose Meters & Associated Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e9dd"
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published: "2021-10-14"
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# Blood Glucose Meters & Associated Consumables

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e9dd

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services is initiating a procurement process for the supply of Blood Glucose Meters and associated consumables, targeting primary healthcare facilities in Swansea Bay and Bridgend, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as blood-testing reagents (CPV code: 33696200). The process is in the Award stage and has recently concluded, with a contract awarded to Abbott Laboratories Ltd worth £468,765, signed on 5th October 2021. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, as the Health Board sought to ensure continuity of service following the end of the previous contract on 30th September 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare equipment and consumables sector, particularly those specializing in medical devices and diagnostic reagents. Companies that have the capability to provide blood glucose monitoring devices and related health services, as well as those prepared to participate in future bidding processes for an upcoming All-Wales Framework in Autumn 2023, would be well-positioned to grow their business. The emphasis on continuity and quality in this procurement underlines the ongoing demand for reliable healthcare solutions, making it an attractive prospect for suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with high regulatory standards and effective service delivery.

## Notice

Supply of Blood testing equipment (Glucose Meters) & associated consumables (Test-strips), together with EQA & IQA

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Blood glucose monitoring refers to testing the concentration of glucose in the blood to aid the management of Diabetes types 1 & 2. Similarly, monitoring the presence of ketones in the blood is also important as high levels can result in complications such as Ketoacidosis. This procurement will involve the supply of Blood glucose monitoring equipment (meters) and associated consumables (Test-strips) for the Point of Care Testing (POCT) Service at Swansea Bay University Health Board & Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. This will be to renew the existing arrangement with Abbott Laboratories for a further two years.

### Procurement Information

The current contract with Abbott Laboratories ended on the 30th September 2021. The Health Board's intention was to enter into a 2 year contract with Abbott Laboratories through a direct award, under the terms of a Public Sector Framework. this would enable sufficient time for NWSSP Shared Services Procurement to undertake a formal market-test exercise, to award a new All Wales Framework in Autumn of 2023. Currently, the Health Board's POCT Service are not able to contemplate an alternative supplier for the reasons outlined below:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025714-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £468,765 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025714-2021
- 8 Oct 2021 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025199-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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