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title: "Covid tests"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-09-09"
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# Covid tests

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72729954-77a2-4095-a8ac-ea88abe4b5cc

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, seeking rapid Covid test kits for the Vita PCR platform. This tender falls under the laboratory services category and was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 16th June 2021, with the contract awarded on 17th June 2021, covering a contract period from 18th June to 17th September 2021. The total contract value amounts to £82,943.36 and is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and laboratory supplies sector, particularly those that can provide high-quality Covid testing kits. Firms that specialise in medical diagnostics, particularly larger enterprises with experience in rapid testing technologies, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Companies positioned to offer innovative and efficient solutions in pandemic response could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and client base within the public health sector.

## Notice

Rapid Covid test kits for Vita PCR platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a44d36-81a2-46e4-82f6-7452f3dff289 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2021 - 17 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,943 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,943 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A MENARINI DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2021 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a44d36-81a2-46e4-82f6-7452f3dff289

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a44d36-81a2-46e4-82f6-7452f3dff289
  9th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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