--- title: "All Pathology Disciplines, Point of Care Testing & Managed Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033098" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033098" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033098.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033098.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2022-04-26" --- # All Pathology Disciplines, Point of Care Testing & Managed Services Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033098 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033098) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033098.json) ## Summary The NHS Supply Chain is initiating a tender for "All Pathology Disciplines, Point of Care Testing & Managed Services". This procurement is classified under the health services industry and is currently in the planning stage. The total value of the contract is estimated at £200 million, with the aim of enhancing pathology and diagnostics testing products and services vital for both Acute and Primary Care settings across the UK. Interested suppliers should prepare to express their interest as outlined in the provided communications, with future notices expected on 9th January 2023. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the medical equipment and health services sectors, particularly those specializing in pathology-related products and services. Companies that manufacture or supply laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, and IT solutions relevant to diagnostics are well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations that provide managed services in pathology will find a relevant scope of work available. Engaging with this tender could enhance their presence in the NHS supply chain, fostering business growth in this essential industry. ## Notice The procurement and supply of pathology & diagnostics testing products and services is vital to the delivery of an effective, efficient, and resilient healthcare service. This PIN is to help inform the strategy to best meet the future procurement and supply chain needs of the NHS in both Acute & Primary Care settings, and to inform the market that NHS Supply Chain is reviewing their approach to the market for the delivery of Pathology frameworks. To assist with pre-tender market engagement and scoping of the procurement, interested parties are advised to express their interest in accordance with the information provided, within this PIN. Potential providers are advised to refer to 'ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION V1.3' below for further important information about the NHS Supply Chain eProcurment Portal. There is a short Expression of interest SQ to complete within Jaggaer to ensure we capture all interested suppliers contact details for future communications. ### Lot Information Pathology Our current proposed scope is looking to include but is not limited to Capital, Reagents & Consumables and Services relating to; * Anatomical & Chemical Pathology (inc Immuno, Haemo & Molecular) * Genomics & Genetics * Microbiology * Molecular Testing (to include LBC HPV Screening Programmes) Point of Care Our current proposed scope is looking to include but is not limited to Devices, Reagents & Consumables and Managed Services relating to; * Point of Care Testing * Home Testing/ Primary Care Screening programmes Laboratory Equipment & Consumables Our current proposed scope is looking to include but is not limited to Capital & Consumables and Services relating to; * Mortuary & Autopsy * Specimen Collection & Storage * Sample Packaging & Mailing Kits * Microscopes Digital Pathology & IT Our current proposed scope is looking to include but is not limited to Capital & Services relating to; * Digital Pathology Equipment & IT Systems Pathology Managed Services Our current proposed scope is looking to include Pathology Managed Services relating to all Pathology Disciplines with the remit to cover but not limited to; * Capital, Instruments & Devices * Reagents, Chemicals & Consumables * Maintenance * IT, AI & Software Integration * Estates * Staffing * Test Validation & Quality Control Pathology Sample Transport & Logisitics Services relating to the transportation of Pathology Samples & Home Testing Solutions Pathology Outsourced Laboratory Services Our current proposed scope is looking to include but is not limited to the provision of additional Laboratory Testing Services to support NHS Trusts with workload ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010746-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Jan 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 6LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2022 at 14:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010746-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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