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title: "Courier of Clean and Dirty medical equipment between two set locations, multiple times per day"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035900"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST"
published: "2022-08-04"
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# Courier of Clean and Dirty medical equipment between two set locations, multiple times per day

Buyer: DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035900

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## Summary

The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is conducting an open tender for the provision of courier services involving the transportation of clean and dirty medical equipment between Darenth Valley Hospital in Dartford and Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. The contract, titled "Courier of Clean and Dirty medical equipment between two set locations, multiple times per day," has an estimated value of £1,000,000 and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 16th September 2022. The contract period will last for 1080 days, with the possibility of two optional extensions of twelve months each.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics and healthcare transportation services. Companies equipped to manage sensitive goods, particularly in the medical field, will find this tender particularly relevant. The scope of work not only demands a reliable service but also necessitates compliance with health regulations, thus creating a viable platform for growth for businesses that can provide secure and efficient transport solutions in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Trust is looking for a single supplier to transfer clean medical equipment and return with dirty medical equipment multiple times a day to a single location

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust is looking for a single supplier to transfer clean medical equipment and return with dirty medical equipment multiple times a day to a single location

The Trust currently has a requirement for the sterile transfer of Clean & Dirty Surgical Instruments between Darenth Valley Hospital, Dartford and Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup.

All used surgical instruments present a risk of infection. To minimise this risk, the instruments must be placed in closed, secure containers (Owned by the Trust) and transported to the decontamination area as soon as possible following use. Transport containers must protect both the product during transit and the handler from inadvertent contamination.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021438-2022 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3 years from award |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA2 8DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Bean & Village Park |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021438-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.dvh.nhs.uk
- https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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