Scope
Description
The distribution of diagnostic laboratory equipment, consumables, reagents and associated elements management. This is inclusive of the end to end process from order, which could include;
- Supply Chain Management
- Invoicing
- Storage
- Logistics
- Transport
- Replenishment
- Distribution across sites
- Deliveries optimisation
HTE seeks to create an Open Framework under the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of these services.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2033
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 63122000 - Warehousing services
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
15 June 2025
Engagement process description
This engagement exercise aims to establish -
- Whether this is a viable market within the UK and an appetite for suppliers to provide these services;
- A suitable procurement procedure and award criteria to align to the market;
- Specification development and understanding of solutions available in the market or what a solution could look like in the UK;
- Identify all potential suppliers of this requirement (including SMEs and VCSEs) and give them the opportunity to be awarded to the Framework;
- Understanding commercial structure that aligns to the market expectations and will meet the requirements of any Contracting Authorities; and
- Notifying the market and building capacity to prepare for the procurement and contract award.
Interested parties please reach out to Eman Majid (eman.majid@htepg.com) at HealthTrust Europe to schedule engagement meeting.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
25 June 2025
Contracting authority
Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RAJ
Nether Mayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Customer Care
Telephone: 01268 524900
Email: customercare@htepg.com
Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk/
Region: UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
HealthTrust Europe LLP
Summary of their role in this procurement: On 11th August 2021, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE) published a contract notice for procurement partner services. HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) was selected to provide these services under the MSE Framework, including access to HTE's public sector frameworks. HTE is now conducting this procurement exercise as part of its services to the Customers under the MSE Framework.
- Companies House: OC358224
19 George Road
Birmingham
B15 1NU
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham