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title: "COVID-19 Testing for International Travel"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# COVID-19 Testing for International Travel

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ba0c74f-555b-44ea-93ea-10a3a32db36f

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736eab60-e06e-4df9-9709-c9a8386ab379 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,042,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,042,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LONDON MEDICAL LABORATORY; PRENETICS EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736eab60-e06e-4df9-9709-c9a8386ab379

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736eab60-e06e-4df9-9709-c9a8386ab379
  10th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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