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title: "Supply of ID and Antibiotic Sensitivities"
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buyer: "BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP"
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# Supply of ID and Antibiotic Sensitivities

Buyer: BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6cc9cf5-33df-4760-a011-462d69a6d40b

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## Summary

The Bath and Northeast Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire STP is inviting tenders for the supply of ID and antibiotic sensitivities. This procurement falls under the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products category, with the tender period concluding on 29th October 2018. The contract is set to begin on 1st December 2018 and will last until 30th November 2021, with a limited procurement method via competitive quotation below the threshold. The location for delivery is within the South West region of England, specifically Swindon (postal code: SN3 6BB).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical supplies or laboratory equipment. Businesses that can supply antibiotic discs, strips, and identification reagents that meet quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the laboratory transitions to the new EUCAST testing standard, suppliers who can adapt and provide compliant products may find additional advantages in this competitive procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Microbiology Laboratory use antibiotic discs, antibiotic strips and identification reagents to provide information to Users about what antibiotics can be used to treat patients. These commercially available products are used in high numbers on a 24/7 basis and must meet required standards of production Quality Assurance to ensure consistent Laboratory resulting. Furthermore they must convenient, in constant supply and be able to change with regulatory standards. Producing a tender and award is particularly important at this time as the Laboratory is moving to a new standard of testing (EUCAST) and will allow specification of new items and product lines needed for this change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad67c993-bdab-4a8b-a421-37d255aed622 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN3 6BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2018 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad67c993-bdab-4a8b-a421-37d255aed622

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad67c993-bdab-4a8b-a421-37d255aed622
  1st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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