---
title: "Provision of the NHS Health Checks Point of Care Testing (POCT) Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c5b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065c5b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065c5b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065c5b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-25"
---

# Provision of the NHS Health Checks Point of Care Testing (POCT) Equipment

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c5b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065c5b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065c5b.json)

## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the North Northamptonshire Council involves the provision of NHS Health Checks Point of Care Testing (POCT) Equipment. The process falls within the medical equipment industry category and is situated in Corby, United Kingdom. This tender is in the award and contract stage as of 25 February 2026, with the contract having been signed on 21 January 2026 and the supply period set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement method is direct, classified as below threshold without competition, focusing on goods delivery. The council is seeking a supplier to provide POCT consumables and support services, including maintenance, quality control, and training to ensure the continuity of the NHS Health Checks programme until a full service recommissioning intended for April 2027.

This procurement represents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and medical equipment sectors, especially those involved in POCT equipment supply and services. The contract with North Northamptonshire Council opens avenues for SMEs like BHR PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, which has secured the award to deliver goods and related services, to expand their market presence and demonstrate their expertise in quality assurance and reliability in medical testing equipment. Businesses that can provide high-quality medical equipment and offer robust maintenance and training support are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes, thereby fostering business growth and innovation in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council currently contracts a supplier to provide POCT equipment and consumables to GP practices, pharmacies, and community-based Health Check providers across the area. These arrangements will end on 31 March 2026. The Council is seeking to appoint a supplier to continue providing POCT consumables and, where needed, analysers to support the delivery of the NHS Health Checks programme. The successful supplier will also be required to provide maintenance support, quality assurance materials, and training. The supplier must also provide quality assurance support to ensure the reliability and consistency of test results. This includes internal quality control materials for routine provider checks, as well as access to a recognised External Quality Assessment (EQA) scheme for both cholesterol and HbA1c testing. To ensure continuity of provision until the full Health Checks service is recommissioned (due to go live on 1 April 2027), a new short-term contract is required. This procurement seeks to secure a one-year supply arrangement for POCT products and associated support, covering the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017011-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BHR PHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 15:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017011-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017011-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://bhr.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065c5b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065c5b.json.