Pathology services

Tender description

Pathology Services — Managed Laboratory Service for the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust. For a full description of the service requirements please see the Memorandum of Information which is included as part of the documentation for this procurement process. Managed Service and Biochemistry / Serology / Immunology Service. Routine biochemistry testing and immunoassay, (including endocrinology, serology, immunology therapeutic drugs and drugs of abuse). To include pre-analytical sample handling, centrifugation, aliquoting and post-analytical sample handling. The successful bidder will also be required to manage the services provided to the Trust by the bidders appointed in relation to Lots 2 — 4 inclusive. Haematology Services to product full blood counts with full differential count and reticulocytes. There will be a requirement for an advance data management system which is capable if complex auto validation and blood filming criteria. Post analytical storage and retrieval automation would be required. The successful bidder will enter into a contract with the Trust but the services will be managed by the successful bidder appointed in relation to Lot 1. A solution must facilitate the automated blood grouping and antibody screening of patient samples, including antibody identification and compatibility testing of donor sites. The successful bidder will enter into a contract with the Trust but the services will be managed by the successful bidder appointed in relation to Lot 1. Coagulation Services includes routine coagulation, special coagulation including investigation of bleeding and thrombotic disorders and the monitoring of NOACS. The successful bidder will enter into a contract with the Trust but the services will be managed by the successful bidder in relation to Lot 1.