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title: "Managed Service for the provision of Blood Glucose and Ketone Point of Care Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# Managed Service for the provision of Blood Glucose and Ketone Point of Care Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f7

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## Summary

This procurement process led by HealthTrust Europe LLP, on behalf of several NHS Trusts in the UK, is focused on establishing a managed service for Blood Glucose and Ketone Point of Care Testing. The buyer is the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, alongside other participative trusts including South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, and Wye Valley NHS Trust. The procurement, classified under pathology services, has reached the award stage, with Chrystal Medical Limited being awarded the contract. The contract is valued at GBP 10,000,000 and runs for an initial term of 5 years, with an option to extend for another 2 years. The open procurement method was utilised in this process, aiming to provide improved performance and cost efficiency in the healthcare service sector within the UK.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses capable of providing medical equipment and services, particularly in point-of-care testing solutions. Companies that specialise in healthcare diagnostics, medical equipment manufacturing, and supply, alongside those experienced in delivering accredited training and maintenance services, would benefit greatly from engaging in such contracts. The successful execution of this tender not only offers a stable income stream for the contracted period but also positions companies as strategic partners with NHS Trusts, enhancing their profile and experience within the industry.

## Notice

HealthTrust Europe LLP ('HTE') is acting as provider of procurement services on behalf of the below Trusts ('Participating Authority') and is seeking tender to establish a Managed Service Contract for POC Glucose and Ketone Testing Solution that will include the provision of connected and non-connected meters, test strips and associated connectivity for Blood Glucose and Ketones Testing in a Point-of-Care environment. It is expected that this managed service would include the installation and maintenance of a POC Glucose and Ketone Testing Solution to enable the electronic reporting and monitoring of results, accredited training, support to meet ISO requirements, all associated consumables and the maintenance and repair of equipment. By providing the POC Glucose and Ketone Testing Solution, the Participating Authorities are looking to achieve improved analytical performance, ease of use, and an accreditation-compliant service while minimising costs. This procurement is aimed to appoint a sole provider to deliver the Service for the following Trusts: * University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust * South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust * George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust * Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust * Wye Valley NHS Trust The duration of the Contract will be 5 years (the "Initial Term") with the option for the Trust to extend the term for a further 2 years (the "Extension Period").

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is seeking to establish a contract for a Managed Service for the provision of Point of Care (POC) Glucose and Ketone Testing Solution. It is expected that this managed service would include the installation and maintenance of a POC Glucose and Ketone Testing Solution to enable the electronic reporting and monitoring of results, accredited training, support to meet ISO requirements, all associated consumables and the maintenance and repair of equipment.

Options: The duration of the Contract will be 5 years (the "Initial Term") with the option for The Trust to extend the term for a further 2 years (the "Extension Period")

Renewal: Two further years up to a maximum of 7 years in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057573-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | GEORGE ELLIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST; SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; WYE VALLEY NHS TRUST |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV2 2DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Leopard Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHRYSTAL MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33124131 - Reagent strips
- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057573-2026
- 21 Jan 2025 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002000-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register
- https://www.geh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.swft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.uhcw.nhs.uk/
- https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/
- https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/

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