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title: "Provision of Asymptomatic Test Site COVID-19"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-29"
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# Provision of Asymptomatic Test Site COVID-19

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52d5a6bc-6ca8-4335-8bc6-a9949f538f44

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Torbay Council seeking to implement an Asymptomatic Test Site for COVID-19 in Torbay, England. The tender, titled "Provision of Asymptomatic Test Site COVID-19," is classified under the medical equipment industry category (CPV Code: 33100000) and aims to enhance public health by identifying asymptomatic infections. This procurement was completed with a total contract value of £555,000, and the contract period spans from 24 February 2021 to 30 June 2021. The procurement method used was a request to waive financial regulations and contract procedures, with the tender period concluding on 23 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in health services or medical equipment. Companies capable of delivering rapid testing solutions or associated services could greatly benefit from this contract. Engaging in such projects not only opens avenues for financial growth but also enhances a business’s portfolio within the public health sector.

## Notice

The implementation of an Asymptomatic Test Site in Torbay is required to identify and isolate those members of the public who are unable to work from home who are infected with Covid-19 but do not show symptoms. This is to better protect the public and reduce the stress on the NHS, thereby saving lives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066dca07-04ce-4881-a2d0-9db53d65a044 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request to Waive Financial Regulations and Contract Procedures |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £555,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £555,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AARDVARK HAULPLANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066dca07-04ce-4881-a2d0-9db53d65a044

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066dca07-04ce-4881-a2d0-9db53d65a044
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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