--- title: "The Provision of a Pathology Specimen Referral Service for Overseas Bases" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032d3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032d3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032d3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032d3e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-04-13" --- # The Provision of a Pathology Specimen Referral Service for Overseas Bases Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032d3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032d3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032d3e.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a tender for "The Provision of a Pathology Specimen Referral Service for Overseas Bases," which falls under the pathology services category. The procurement process is in the active stage, with submissions closing on 18th May 2022. This service is aimed at supporting permanent Authority overseas locations and deployed units, with a contract value of £145,500. The contract period will commence on 1st July 2022 and is expected to end on 30th June 2025, with options for potential extensions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare, laboratory services, and logistics as they compete to provide a coherent specimen referral and assay service. Companies capable of delivering electronic laboratory solutions, efficient sample processing, and comprehensive technical support will be particularly well-suited to succeed. Engaging in this contract can enhance a business’s profile and establish long-term relationships with government authorities in the healthcare sector. ## Notice This is for the provision of a coherent specimen referral and assay service to support all permanent Authority overseas locations and deployed units. ### Lot Information Lot 1 1. Background 1.1. The requirement will be issued by Defence Medical Services (DMS). 1.2. This is for the provision of a coherent specimen referral and assay service to support all permanent Authority overseas locations and deployed units. 2. Requirement Overview 2.1. The Contractor will be responsible for producing an electronic Laboratory Handbook to list all tests available in-house, with sample requirements, pre-analytical requirements, and estimated turnaround time (TAT) coherent with the RCPath guidelines. 2.2. Sample testing include, but are not limited to, Bio, Micro, Histo, Haem and Cyto. 2.3. The average number of tests over a 12-month period is 3000, however due to the unpredictability of the referral service, usage may decline or increase during the lifetime of the contract. 2.4. It is the responsibility of the Authority to organise and coordinate shipment of all samples specimens 2.5. The Contractor will be expected to provide a 24 hour, 365/year sample collection/processing service and email or telephone contact for monitoring transportation of samples. 2.6. A 24-hour telephone service from a pathologist/clinical scientist/biomedical scientist will also be necessary for providing the Authority with technical advice on haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and cellular pathology results/issues. 2.7 A fast and secure method that conforms to the General Data Protection Regulations must be executed for delivering results to the Authority and agreed failsafe measures shall be implemented to ensure DMS patient safety and compliance with national service standards. Additional information: Please see link to access tender on Defence Sourcing Portal: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/1443871601801D856B00 Options: Three (3) Years with a potential for option years (1+1+1) Renewal: Three (3) Years with a potential for option years (1+1+1) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009889-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 13 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £145,500 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LICHFIELD | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS14 9PY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Lichfield | | Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay | | Westminster constituency | Tamworth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85110000 - Hospital and related services - 85111800 - Pathology services - 85111810 - Blood analysis services - 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services - 85112000 - Hospital support services - 85112200 - Outpatient care services - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services - 85121200 - Medical specialist services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2022 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009889-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/1443871601801D856B00 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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