Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8c-671a-7318-a899-437596fa776f/705284450-the-provision-of-tuberculosis-testing-using-the-t-spot-tb-assay-for closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 705284450 - the provision of tuberculosis testing using the t-spot TB assay for ARMY recruits [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £336,428 Published 3 Oct 2022 Deadline Closed 7 Nov 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS TESTING USING THE T-SPOT TB ASSAY FOR ARMY RECRUITS The Authority has a requirement for Tuberculosis (TB) testing using the T-SPOT®.TB assay, for approximately 400 Gurkha and 1,280 Foreign and Commonwealth recruits per annum. Initial testing is anticipated to commence in Jan 23 and will be repeated annually thereafter until the end of the contract. The Tenderer will be required to: - Test for TB using the T-SPOT®.TB assay - Store blood samples 18-25°C and must not be refrigerated. - Service to run 14.00 hrs Monday to Saturday. - Transport samples from 4 location in England - Provide the result in one working week of sample collection from the Authority's premises ### QUALITY STANDARDS The Tenderer shall need to comply with the following Quality Standards: - Encompasses the principles contained within ISO 31000:2009/DIS31000. - Compliant with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Health Technical Memorandum 07-01 Safe management of healthcare waste. - Compliant with the quality standards contained within ISO15189:2012 (Registered with United Kingdom Accreditation Services or suitable equivalent). - Compliant with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guideline 33 for Tuberculosis Prevention, Diagnosis, Management and Service Organisation dated Jan 16. Cyber Security: The MoD has a duty to protect itself from Cyber threats and now we extend this to Suppliers we engage with. As an extension of the Government's Cyber Essentials Scheme the MoD, working together with Industry and other Government Departments, have developed a more robust Cyber Security Model, under the umbrella of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP). All prime Contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract. The Authority has determined the level of risk at High (Reference: RAR - 946957706) as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above. 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