---
title: "COVID-19 Testing for International Travel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c510"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2021-09-10"
---

# COVID-19 Testing for International Travel

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c510

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has recently completed the procurement process for COVID-19 Testing for International Travel, with the contracts awarded to London Medical Laboratory and Prenetics EMEA Ltd. This open procedure, initiated to comply with UK Government requirements, encompasses the provision of tests and testing services from 1st September 2021 to 31st July 2022. The estimated total value of the procurement is £1,700,000, with a submission deadline that has already passed on 9th August 2021. The services fall under the pathology services industry category and were located in Bristol, UK.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and testing services sector, particularly those involved in diagnostics and laboratory testing. Companies that are UKAS accredited and offer COVID-19 PCR self-swab at home testing are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Given the ongoing demand for COVID-19 related services, this is an excellent avenue for growth for small to medium-sized enterprises as well as larger healthcare providers looking to expand their market presence.

## Notice

The University of Bristol requires the provision of COVID-19 tests and testing services for international travel, in accordance with UK Government requirements, to cover the period 1st September 2021 and 31st July 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of COVID-19 tests and testing services for international travel, in accordance with UK Government requirements, to cover the period 1st September 2021 and 31st July 2022. Additional information: The University has awarded two contracts to fulfil this requirement. The value published is the estimated maximum value of the total procurement based on the UK government entry requirements at the time of tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022606-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | £1,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,990,290 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LONDON MEDICAL LABORATORY; PRENETICS EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33694000 - Diagnostic agents
- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022606-2021
- 7 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015774-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.ac.uk
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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