Provision of Pathology Specimen Services for Overseas Defence Bases and Operations
Ministry of Defence, C&C, Defence Medical Services (DMS) · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Pathology Specimen Services for Overseas Defence Bases and Operations
Awarded 01 Dec 2018
Awarded01 Dec 2018
Value£119,920.00
SupplierPortsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 5y 10mo ago2y 1mo term
Awarded 1 Dec 2018Expired 31 Dec 2020
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Ministry of Defence, C&C, Defence Medical Services (DMS) awarded a contract to Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust for pathology specimen services supporting permanent overseas locations and deployed operations with reduced laboratory support.
The contract covers same-day collection and transportation of samples from the nominated disembarkation point to the contractor's testing facilities, analysis of suitable specimens, technical advice on haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology and cellular pathology via on-call specialists, and compliance with Royal College of Pathologists Key Performance Indicators for turnaround times.
The contract value is AUD 119,920.
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