--- title: "Passenger Covid-Testing Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000648503" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648503" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000648503.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000648503.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED" published: "2021-03-23" --- # Passenger Covid-Testing Services Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648503 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648503) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000648503.json) ## Summary Highlands and Islands Airports Limited is initiating a procurement process for "Passenger Covid-Testing Services," aimed at facilitating international travel from Inverness Airport as travel restrictions are lifted. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 6th May 2021. The services required include various types of COVID-19 tests to be provided to passengers and the local community, seeking a service provider capable of delivering a comprehensive solution. Key documents and details can be accessed through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare, diagnostics, or airport services sectors. Companies that offer testing kits, logistical support, or healthcare staffing are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can aid in expanding market presence and contributing to the recovery of the aviation industry in the context of ongoing public health challenges. ## Notice With the second wave of Coronavirus and the subsequent withdrawal of the travel corridors, countries are requiring UK arrivals to take either a PCR or antigen private COVID-19 test as a condition of entry to the country. In order for Inverness Airport to return to international travel when the restrictions on travel are lifted, we need to provide testing to our customers to afford them a "fit to fly" certificate. The tests to be offered to passengers and the wider community are: - PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test - with results available in 24/48 hours. - LAMP (Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification) test (Rapid PCR) with results available immediately on site. - Antigen test with results available immediately on site. The service provider will be responsible for the provision of a "turnkey service" i.e. all elements associated with the service including but not exhaustively suitably trained staff, equipment, licences, certificates, testing kits, administration, management, online booking platform etc. ### Lot Information Lot 1 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON MARKET CAPACITY AND CAPABILITY ONLY. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410181 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 23 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 May 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV2 7JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Culloden and Ardersier | | Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey | | Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment - 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment - 51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment ## Release History - 23 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410181 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR410181&idx=1 23rd March 2021 - Request for Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR410181&idx=2 23rd March 2021 - Draft Concession Agreement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410181 Passenger Covid-Testing Services - With the second wave of Coronavirus and the subsequent withdrawal of the travel corridors, countries are requiring UK arrivals to take either a PCR or antigen private COVID-19 test as a condition of entry to the country. In order for Inverness Airport to return to international travel when the restrictions on travel are lifted, we need to provide testing to our customers to afford them a "fit to fly" certificate. The tests to be offered to passengers and the wider community are: - PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test - with results available in 24/48 hours. - LAMP (Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification) test (Rapid PCR) with results available immediately on site. - Antigen test with results available immediately on site. The service provider will be responsible for the provision of a "turnkey service" i.e. all elements associated with the service including but not exhaustively suitably trained staff, equipment, licences, certificates, testing kits, administration, management, online booking platform etc. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hial.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648503 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=648503 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648503. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000648503.json.