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10 Sep 2021 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Bristol seeking COVID-19 testing services for international travel in compliance with UK Government regulations. This process is classified under pathology services and is set within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a tender end date of 9th August 2021. The contract spans from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022, with an estimated total value of £1,042,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those that specialise in diagnostics and laboratory testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, as the buyer has indicated suitability for SMEs. Companies that can provide efficient COVID-19 testing solutions and are experienced in compliance with governmental health mandates will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

COVID-19 Testing for International Travel

Notice Description

The University of Bristol requires the provision of COVID-19 tests and testing services for international travel, in accordance with UK Government requirements, to cover the period 1st September 2021 and 31st July 2022. The University has awarded two contracts to fulfil this requirement. The value published is the estimated maximum value of the total procurement based on the UK government entry requirements at the time of tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ba0c74f-555b-44ea-93ea-10a3a32db36f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736eab60-e06e-4df9-9709-c9a8386ab379
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,042,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,042,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Bristol
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

London Medical Laboratory

Prenetics EMEA Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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