Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c12-62b0-73f6-9457-4ba9b8af7d12/cwps-pathology-blood-sciences-managed-service closed GB restricted procedure # CWPS Pathology Blood Sciences Managed Service [HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting as agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust ("UHCW")](https://tendernation.io/buyers/healthtrust-europe-llp-hte-acting-as-agent-for-the-university-hospitals-of-coventry-and-warwickshire-nhs-trust-uhcw) Estimated value £45,500,000 Published 1 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 2 Jan 2018 ## About this tender HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting as provider of procurement services on behalf of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Trust (the \\"Trust\\"). Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (\\"CWPS\\") is a managed network of laboratories hosted by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. Laboratory services are provided at: • University Hospital, Coventry • South Warwickshire Hospital, Warwick • George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton • Queens Hospital, Burton (until at least 2022) Due to the potential establishment of Pathology Networks across England, additional laboratories may be added to the group of CWPS managed network of laboratories. These laboratories may include Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and Wye Valley NHS Trust. The impact of the addition of these laboratories will be discussed with Bidders during the dialogue phase. As part of this procurement, the appointed Successful Tenderer will be expected to cover the exit fees of the current contract. CWPS is seeking a partner to implement a Managed Laboratory Service Contract for Pathology that will include the provision of maintenance and replacement of pathology equipment, associated connectivity and the supply of consumables, associated items, chemicals and reagents. Additional development of the service will be required such as the dedicated support in promoting innovation, upskilling of staff, and access to global research and novel bio marker pipelines to assist in the future strategy of the network. This procurement will cover all aspects of Blood Sciences (Chemistry, Immunoassay, Serology, Haematology, Coagulation, Immunology) and Molecular Testing, with the potential to include Point of Care testing at a later stage. The key aims of this project are to establish a partnership arrangement to help improve efficiency, reduce costs and to deliver an improved diagnostic service to our users. These aims will be achieved by the implementation of a hub laboratory at George Eliot and the use of state of the art analytical equipment combined with appropriate automation. It is expected further procurements will be required in future years under this Managed Service Agreement. At this time, there is an intention to include the following: - • Serology Testing - £118,000 - Expiry Date 31/01/22 • HbA1c - £150,000 - current workload 350,000 P/A - Expiry Date 31/03/21 • Immunology Indirect Immunofluorescence - £44,500 P/A - Expiry Date 31/08/21 • Protein Electrophoresis - £54,000 P/A - Expiry Date 31/07/21 • Haemoglobinopathy - 12,000 test P/A - £24,000 P/A - Expiry Date 31/07/21 • Blood Collection Tubes - 500k • Mass Spec - This is a new technology that will be implemented • Blood Transfusion - Approx. £500,000 Suppliers are able to register interest and access the documentation at [healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk](https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk). Additional information: ### TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this contract is appended to the ISIT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this contract, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at [healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk](https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk). Login to the portal with username/password. Click the PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the PQQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your My PQQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the PQQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at . ### Sid4Gov HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at [sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register](https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register) and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at . Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the PQQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes of the PQQ in Bravo in full. 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