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title: "itt_29921 Provision of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) at the Royal United Hospital, Bath"
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# itt_29921 Provision of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) at the Royal United Hospital, Bath

Buyer: BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd2ad6b7-4849-4308-98e4-821f1c1781b0

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## Summary

The Bath and Northeast Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire STP is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "itt_29921 Provision of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) at the Royal United Hospital, Bath." This procurement falls under the industry category of medical laboratory services and is located in Bath, England. The contract, valued at £90,000, is set for a duration of 12 months with the possibility of two extensions of the same length. Interested parties must submit their bids by 21 November 2018, and the successful bidder will provide up to 200 tests per year to the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical laboratory sectors, particularly those specialising in genetic testing and prenatal screening. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in non-invasive prenatal testing methodologies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can not only expand their client base but also contribute valuable services to the healthcare system in the South West of England.

## Notice

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS FoundationTrust requires bids for the provision of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). This test is required to analyse free fetal DNA circulating in the pregnant mother's blood with a view to prenatal screening for Down's syndrome (trisomy 21) and other common chromosomal conditions (trisomies 18 and 13). The take up figures for this service are between 150-200 tests per year. This contract will run for a period of 12 months with an option to extend by a further two periods of 12 months. To express an interest and view the tender documents you will need to access the electronic procurement system https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4540ec33-f122-42e0-963c-1cc39445e67e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Newbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2018 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4540ec33-f122-42e0-963c-1cc39445e67e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4540ec33-f122-42e0-963c-1cc39445e67e
  12th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html
  Procurement Portal Website

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