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title: "Clinical Managed Laboratory Service (MLS) including equipment maintenance and consultancy services to support the managed service provision."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f9db"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-11-24"
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# Clinical Managed Laboratory Service (MLS) including equipment maintenance and consultancy services to support the managed service provision.

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f9db

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## Summary

The Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a provider for a full Clinical Managed Laboratory Service, including equipment maintenance and consultancy, as part of a tender process. This procurement falls under the healthcare industry and is taking place in Gateshead, UK. The contract is currently in the award stage, with a significant financial commitment of approximately £85.43 million for the initial 84-month term and a potential total value of £256.28 million for a maximum duration of 252 months. The contract was signed on 16 November 2021, following an implementation period of 30 months.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, equipment supply, and innovative healthcare technologies such as automation and AI. Companies that can demonstrate the capability to provide comprehensive management and maintenance of laboratory services, along with a strong focus on quality and innovation, would be well-suited to compete for this substantial contract. With subcontracting options available, smaller firms can potentially partner with larger entities to enhance their bids and secure a role in delivering these vital services.

## Notice

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has a requirement for a full clinical managed laboratory service, which includes the integration of the core laboratory/molecular track incorporating pre and post analytics. The service will also consist of the provision, management and maintenance of analytical equipment and associated products, consumables, reagents, staff and IT reporting. This service transfers the risk to the provider.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has a requirement for a full clinical managed laboratory service, which includes the integration of the core laboratory/molecular track incorporating pre and post analytics. The service will also consist of the provision, management and maintenance of analytical equipment and associated products, consumables, reagents, staff and IT reporting. This service transfers the risk to the provider. Additional information: Estimated value based on initial 84 month contract = PS85,428,162.00 Estimated value based on total contract period (including extensions) = PS256,284,486.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029292-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 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 | £85,428,162 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029292-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:113241-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk

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