Tender

Winter virus LFT's

THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Tender

05 Aug 2025 at 13:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has initiated a tender process for bacteriological analysis services under the title "Winter virus LFT's," aimed at providing combo lateral flow tests for Covid, RSV, and Flu A & B. This procurement belongs to the service industry category and is located in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, with the NHS Trust serving as the buyer. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submission deadlines set for 11th August 2025 at noon, and enquiries closing on 8th August 2025. The procurement method in place is an open competition below the threshold, encouraging electronic submissions through specified platforms.

This opportunity offers a promising avenue for businesses specialising in bacteriological analysis and diagnostic services to expand their footprint in the public sector, specifically within healthcare diagnostics. Companies that can provide cost-effective solutions, as outlined in the attached request for quotations (RFQ) documents, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The contract spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with a potential 12-month renewal option, providing substantial business growth potential for entities able to meet the NHS Trust's selection criteria and deliver innovative solutions in virus detection and healthcare service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter virus LFT's

Notice Description

combo lft for covid/ rsv/ flu A & B

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058197
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046155-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
kate leach
Contact Email
kate.leach@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8XQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Bowbrook
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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