---
title: "Laboratories Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000669592"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE"
published: "2021-10-08"
---

# Laboratories Managed Service

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000669592

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## Summary

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is initiating the procurement process for the "Laboratories Managed Service" as outlined in their Prior Information Notice dated 8th October 2021. This tender is classified under the Health category and has an estimated value of £24 million per annum. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an anticipated contract award completion date set for 31st October 2022, allowing for an implementation period that aligns with the expiration of the current contract in September 2023. Site visits for interested bidders are planned within the weeks of 22nd and 29th November 2021, subject to Covid-19 restrictions and the upcoming COP26 conference in Glasgow.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in providing laboratory services, managed service agreements, and relevant technical solutions within the healthcare sector. Companies that specialise in laboratory analyses, equipment provision, or consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The NHS aims to establish a longer-term partnership, offering potential bidders a chance to contribute to equipment refresh initiatives and broader service improvements within NHS GG&C's Laboratory Medicine Department.

## Notice

Prior Information Notice concerning NHS GG&Cs intention to re-procure its Labs Managed Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a managed service agreement for the large majority of analyses performed within the NHS GG&C Laboratory Medicine Department across the full range of laboratory specialties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430003 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| 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 GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0SF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Dennistoun |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430003

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430003&idx=13
  10th February 2022 - PIN update
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430003&idx=12
  4th February 2022 - KPI and Financial Template Feedback - Tranche 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430003&idx=11
  27th January 2022 - KPI and Financial Template Feedback - Tranche 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430003&idx=10
  4th January 2022 - Feedback sought on example indexation clause
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430003&idx=9
  23rd December 2021 - Draft Financial Scoring Methodology being proposed for the forthcoming ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430003&idx=8
  23rd December 2021 - Draft KPIs that the Board are intending to include in the ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430003&idx=7
  23rd December 2021 - Communication about draft KPIs and Financial scoring process shared as pre-market engagement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430003&idx=6
  14th December 2021 - IRH Floor Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430003&idx=5
  13th December 2021 - GRI NLB Level 5 floor plan Virology Ref Labs v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430003&idx=4
  13th December 2021 - GRI NLB Level 4 full floor 4 Microbiology v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430003&idx=3
  10th December 2021 - Please find floor plans within the uploaded zip file
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430003&idx=2
  15th November 2021 - Suppliers per discipline and per site
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430003&idx=1
  8th October 2021 - Initial Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430003
  Laboratories Managed Service - Prior Information Notice concerning NHS GG&Cs intention to re-procure its Labs Managed Service

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669592
- https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/about-us/procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=669592

## Provenance

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