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West Northamptonshire Council - Point of Care Testing (POCT) Equipment and Support Framework for NHS Health Check Services

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£420,000

DEADLINE

February 27, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

33124100

REFERENCE

007197-2026

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Original Tender Description

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to establish a single-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Point of Care Testing (POCT) equipment and associated support services for use within the NHS Health Check programme. The scope of the framework includes the supply, maintenance, repair and replacement of POCT equipment. The POCT equipment and services will be used by GP practices and other providers commissioned by the Council to deliver NHS Health Checks. The delivery of NHS Health Checks themselves is out of scope of this procurement and is commissioned separately. Call-off contracts will be awarded under the framework in accordance with the framework terms. The framework will operate for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months. The full scope and requirements are set out in the tender documentation.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are mentioned in the provided information.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a supplier capable of providing Point of Care Testing (POCT) equipment.
  • Be a supplier capable of providing associated support services (maintenance, repair, replacement) for POCT equipment.
  • Be able to operate within a single-supplier framework agreement.
  • Be able to deliver services for use within the NHS Health Check programme.
  • Be able to work with GP practices and other providers commissioned by the Council.
  • Register and use the West Northamptonshire Council e-procurement portal.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to supply POCT equipment.
  • Ability to provide maintenance services for POCT equipment.
  • Ability to provide repair services for POCT equipment.
  • Ability to provide replacement services for POCT equipment.
  • Capability to support equipment used by GP practices and other commissioned providers.
  • Understanding that the delivery of NHS Health Checks themselves is out of scope of this procurement.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, financial ratios) are mentioned in the provided summaries.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit bids via the West Northamptonshire Council e-procurement portal.
  • Submit bids by the deadline: 2026-02-27T12:00:00+00:00.
  • Adhere to the framework terms for call-off contracts.
  • Access tender documents via the e-procurement portal.

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HTM
Lot L-1
Administrative DocumentsL-1.html
Summary:
This document provides instructions for using the West Northamptonshire Council e-procurement portal to register, log in, access tender documents, and submit bids for procurement opportunities like the POCT equipment framework.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data007197-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides the official Open Contracting Data Standard publication for West Northamptonshire Council's tender seeking a single-supplier framework agreement for Point of Care Testing (POCT) equipment and associated support services for the NHS Health Check programme.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007197-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This document is an OCDS Release Package providing structured, machine-readable data about the West Northamptonshire Council's tender for a single-supplier framework agreement for Point of Care Testing (POCT) equipment and associated support services.
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Official PDF Version
General Information007197-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
West Northamptonshire Council is establishing a single-supplier framework for Point of Care Testing (POCT) equipment and support services for NHS Health Checks, valued at an estimated £350,000 over a potential three-year period.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents007197-2026.html
Summary:
West Northamptonshire Council is establishing a single-supplier framework for Point of Care Testing (POCT) equipment and support services for NHS Health Checks, valued at £350,000 over an initial 12 months with options to extend for up to two further 12-month periods.

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67
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear scope and supports electronic submission, but significantly lacks explicit evaluation criteria and specific financial requirements, impacting clarity and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender clearly defines the open procedure and assigns an appropriate CPV code. The submission period of 31 days is reasonable. While mandatory exclusion grounds are mentioned as a category, specific details are not provided in the summary, which is a minor omission.

•No specific mandatory exclusion grounds mentioned in the provided summary.
Clarity60/100

The description of the framework's scope and services is clear and unambiguous. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria and specific financial requirements in the provided summaries significantly reduces the overall clarity for potential bidders.

•Missing explicit evaluation criteria.
•No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover) mentioned in the provided summaries.
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, deadlines, estimated value, and duration are well-defined. All listed documents are available and summarized. However, the tender lacks complete definition of evaluation criteria and specific financial requirements, which are crucial for a comprehensive bid.

•Missing explicit evaluation criteria.
•No specific financial requirements mentioned in the provided summaries.
Fairness55/100

The tender supports full document access via an e-procurement portal and discloses the estimated value. The submission deadline is reasonable for preparation. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria severely impacts the objectivity and transparency of the procurement process, raising significant fairness concerns.

•Missing explicit evaluation criteria, which compromises objectivity and transparency.
Practicality80/100

Electronic submission is clearly supported via the West Northamptonshire Council e-procurement portal. The contract start date and duration are explicitly stated, enhancing practicality for planning purposes.

Data Consistency85/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. A minor inconsistency exists in the estimated value, stated as 420,000.00 EUR in basic info but £350,000 in document summaries, though the amounts are numerically close.

•Inconsistency in estimated value currency and exact amount between basic information (EUR) and document summaries (GBP).
Sustainability20/100

The tender documentation, based on the provided summaries, does not explicitly mention any green procurement aspects, social considerations, or innovation focus. It is also not EU funded.

•No explicit mention of green procurement criteria.
•No explicit mention of social aspects.

Strengths

Clear and unambiguous description of the framework's scope.
Electronic submission supported via a dedicated e-procurement portal.
Estimated value, contract duration, and start date are clearly specified.
Use of OCDS data (OCDS Release Package, OCDS Record) promotes transparency.
Reasonable submission period (31 days).

Concerns

Critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria.
Lack of specific financial requirements in the provided summaries.
Minor inconsistency in the estimated value currency and amount.
No explicit mention of mandatory exclusion grounds in the summary.
Absence of sustainability, social, or innovation considerations.

Recommendations

1. Publish detailed and objective evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Clearly specify all financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, financial ratios) in the tender documentation.
3. Ensure consistency in the estimated value and currency across all tender documents.

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