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title: "Blood Glucose and Ketone Meters"
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# Blood Glucose and Ketone Meters

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0334d0

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking tenders for the supply of Blood Glucose and Ketone Meters as part of a procurement process classified under the healthcare industry. This tender, titled "Blood Glucose and Ketone Meters" (reference T20/0419), is currently in the active bidding stage, with submissions due by 13 June 2022. The contract, valued at approximately £1.2 million, is anticipated to last for five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Bids should be delivered to the Trust's location in Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 5YE. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any interested suppliers to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in medical devices and healthcare technology, particularly those specialising in diagnostic equipment. Suppliers that can meet the modern requirements of data integration and quality assurance for blood glucose and ketone monitoring systems will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses already familiar with NHS procurement processes or those seeking to establish a presence in the public healthcare sector may find this tender especially beneficial for growth and expanded service offerings.

## Notice

Blood Glucose and Ketone Meters Reference number: T20/0419

### Lot Information

Blood Glucose Meters

T20/0419 - Blood Glucose and Ketone Meters. The requirement is to replace the existing monitoring systems, comprising test strips and meters which are used to measure whole blood glucose and ketones. A more modern system is envisaged to include data integration (connectivity) and a higher degree of quality assurance. The tender will be split into two lots; Blood Glucose and Ketone Meters to which suppliers are able to bid for one or both. The contract will be 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. The contract value (for both lots combined) is estimated around PS1,200,000 in total for the Trusts involved. It is the intention of the Trusts to novate the award of this contract into the Pathology Managed Laboratory Service contracts in this region, currently with Roche Diagnostics Ltd and Abbott Laboratories Ltd. By responding to the tender you are confirming your acceptance for the awarded contract to be novated.

Renewal: The primary term of the contract is 60 months with the option to extend for a up to a further 24 months.

Ketone Meters

T20/0419 - Blood Glucose and Ketone Meters. The requirement is to replace the existing monitoring systems, comprising test strips and meters which are used to measure whole blood glucose and ketones. A more modern system is envisaged to include data integration (connectivity) and a higher degree of quality assurance. The tender will be split into two lots; Blood Glucose and Ketone Meters to which suppliers are able to bid for one or both. The contract will be 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. The contract value (for both lots combined) is estimated around PS1,200,000 in total for the Trusts involved. It is the intention of the Trusts to novate the award of this contract into the Pathology Managed Laboratory Service contracts in this region, currently with Roche Diagnostics Ltd and Abbott Laboratories Ltd. By responding to the tender you are confirming your acceptance for the awarded contract to be novated.

Renewal: The primary term of the contract is 60 months with the option to extend for a up to a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011827-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 5YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Moor View |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 38434520 - Blood analysers

## Release History

- 6 May 2022 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011827-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=44880&B=NHSSW
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK

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