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Published 18 Dec 2024, 17:19 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

UKHSA Diagnostics and Research Open Framework

Official notice

Authority: Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency (Central government)

Framework agreementGoods
Planned pipeline value£5,000,000,000pipeline notice, not a live tender
Tender notice expected 18 Dec 2024from the planned procurement notice

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is seeking to appoint suppliers to a multi-lot open framework agreement. The proposed agreement, UKHSA Diagnostics and Research Framework, will source supplies and services for diagnostics and research activities. The term of the proposed open framework will be 8 years. The open framework shall be reopened to new suppliers at least twice within the 8 years.<br/> <br/>The UKHSA Diagnostics and Research Framework will include, but not be limited to, the supply of diagnostics goods or services for the qualitative/quantitative examination of specimens/samples and the supply of research use only goods or services for the qualitative/quantitative examination of specimens/samples. <br/> <br/>This open framework will be used to support UKHSA core functions and provide access partners with a route to source diagnostics and research equipment, consumables and services. The intention of this framework is to complement other frameworks in this space, such as the NHS Supply Chains Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services Framework.

CPV: Analysers · Biochemical analysers · Biomedical equipment · Blood analysers · Blood-cell counters · Calibration services · Cytometers · Detection and analysis apparatus · Detection apparatus · Diagnostic kits · Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies · Haematology analysers · +18 more

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Multi-lot Procurement for the supply ofPlanned

Multi-lot Procurement for the supply of<br/>- Diagnostics<br/>UKCA/CE Marked and MHRA approved Diagnostics equipment, consumables and maintenance supplies and related services<br/><br/>- Research and Development<br/>Equipment, maintenance, consumables, products and services for the purpose of research, experimentation, study or development. Additional information: UK Health Security Agency as the contracting authority is putting in place an open framework for diagnostics and research equipment, consumables and related services. <br/>This framework will be used to support UKHSA core functions across its diagnostics and research activities. For more information see UKHSA 10 year science strategy - www.gov.uk/government/publicati… ↗<br/><br/>The framework is intended to be accessed by UK Public Sector bodies including UKHSA, the Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health Wales, Public Health Scotland, NHS Authorities and Trusts, Special Health Authorities, Local Authorities and any other NHS entity or successor body. (A complete list of NHS Authorities and Trusts and special health authorities can be found here: NHS England » NHS provider directory). The framework can also be accessed by academic and charitable institutions. <br/>The framework value range is an estimate only and the values may vary dependent on the requirements of UKHSA and the other authorities who may choose to participate and purchase supplies and services over the life of the framework agreement. The framework value range of £5,000,000,000 GBP is an approximate estimate only.<br/>The actual values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Open Framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. UKHSA works with DHSC and the NHS in its role as a national and international emergency responder to current and emerging threats to public health. As demonstrated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the exact nature, timing and escalation of such threats (and the corresponding required responses) can be difficult to foresee, making any exercise in future value estimation unpredictable.<br/>The date listed as the “estimated date of publication of contract notice” is the date that UKHSA believes it will be able to start the tendering process. This date may be subject to change following feedback from suppliers regarding when they believe the market is in a position for a tender to submit tenders.<br/>UKHSA welcomes expressions of interest from SMEs and niche suppliers.<br/>All interested suppliers are required to register on the UKHSA eTendering Portal. All communications from suppliers must be sent through this platform. All information on future engagement events will be provided through this portal.<br/>atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome ↗<br/>Additionally, following the commencement of the Procurement Act 2023, all suppliers shall need to join the Central Digital Platform. The anticipated onboarding process shall begin from late January 2025.<br/>Please see the communications for the new platform below.<br/>www.gov.uk/government/publicati… ↗

Delivery: London · UK Health Security Agency<br/>10 South Colonnade<br/>Canary Wharf<br/>London<br/>E14 4PU

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What this means for your bid
  • “UKHSA Diagnostics and Research Open Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Past planning notice
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
18 Dec 2024, 17:19 GMT
Last source update
18 Dec 2024, 17:19 GMT
Authority reference
C326690
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-040856
Classification (CPV)
AnalysersBiochemical analysersBiomedical equipmentBlood analysersBlood-cell countersCalibration servicesCytometersDetection and analysis apparatusDetection apparatusDiagnostic kits
+20 moreDiagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and suppliesHaematology analysers
Delivery area
London (UKI42)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c956 Find a Tender

Publisher note: This procurement is anticipated to be provided via two lots.<br/>Lot 1 - Diagnostics<br/>UKCA/CE Marked and MHRA approved Diagnostics equipment, consumables and maintenance supplies and related services<br/><br/>Lot 2 - Research and Development<br/>Equipment, maintenance, consumables, products and services for the purpose of research, experimentation, study or development.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ↗

Appointment period ends
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Timeline

18 Dec 2024 → 18 Dec 2024 · 2 dates
  1. Tender notice expected
    18 Dec 2024
  2. Notice published
    18 Dec 2024, 17:19 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Pipeline notice
Awards (0)
No award published
Contracts (0)
No contract published
Bid statistics
No aggregate bid statistics published

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentNational or federal agency/officeHealth 10 South Colonnade, London, London, E14 4PUContact name, email

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.