RCI Antenatal Confirmatory Testing

Seeking provision of a supplier of antenatal microbiology confirmatory testing for samples which are identified as reactive at time of screening.

Confirmatory testing and reporting of screening samples showing reactive to identify:

Syphilis

Hepatitis B

HIV 1 & 2

Hepatitis C

The supplier will need to offer a service to NHSBT which meets national guidelines, has the ability to report results accurately within agreed timescales, has national coverage and has resilience to guarantee a continuation of service despite adverse events.

The successful supplier must offer the following:

• A proven track record in the provision of virology testing
• Robust reporting systems to ensure Public Health and local clinical requirements are met
• National coverage with local clinical follow up
• A standard price for carrying out the testing based on current forecasts
• Ability to meet guideline turnaround times

Additional information: If you wish to express an interest in this tender, please can you register on the ePortal (Bravo Solutions) as per the instructions below. To register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal at https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk - Click the "Register now!" link - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). Please confirm by email once you have completed your registration to william.harber@nhsbt.nhs.uk Please note that the advert will close at 17:00 hrs on 23rd June 2016.