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title: "Respiratory Testing - Microbiology Interim MES Contract via Tower 8 Akeso"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2021-07-05"
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# Respiratory Testing - Microbiology Interim MES Contract via Tower 8 Akeso

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-990d96dd-8c88-4911-9287-f7bf8624db4b

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is initiating a procurement process for a contract titled "Respiratory Testing - Microbiology Interim MES Contract via Tower 8 Akeso". The contract falls within the pharmaceutical products category and has a total budget of £220,664. It is located in Leicester, England, and is currently at the planning stage. The contract period is set to run from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2022, with a communication regarding future notices planned for 7th January 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical testing and related services to engage with a significant buyer in the healthcare sector. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those supplying microbiology services or respiratory testing products, particularly larger entities that can meet the specified contract requirements, given that smaller enterprises and voluntary or community sector entities are not identified as suitable for this procurement process.

## Notice

Respiratory Testing - Microbiology Interim MES Contract via Tower 8 Akeso

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793808c5-7bab-4d30-a46a-1845c9a84667 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,664 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 10:35 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793808c5-7bab-4d30-a46a-1845c9a84667

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793808c5-7bab-4d30-a46a-1845c9a84667
  5th July 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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