Laboratory and diagnostics tenders and contracts in the South West
There are 6 live laboratory and diagnostics tenders in the South West right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers laboratory, pathology and diagnostics contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 6 live laboratory and diagnostics tenders in the South West we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 1.3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 5 of 6 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 6
02Live laboratory and diagnostics tenders in the South West
- Purchase of In Vivo Optical Imaging SystemUNIVERSITY OF LANCASTERNorth East +8£100kCloses 7 daysSME
- Heating, Electrical, Mechanical and Decarbonisation FrameworkEASTERN PROCUREMENT LIMITEDNorth East +10£1061mCloses 9 daysFrameworkSME
- Tourism Campaign - Digital MarketingNorth York Moors National ParkNorth East +7£45kCloses 15 daysSME
- Low-Temperature STM/qPlus-AFM with Optical AccessThe University of BathSouth WestNot statedCloses 25 daysSME
- Transit Payment Service Providers (TPSP), Closed Loop cEMV Token Providers, and Handheld Revenue Inspection Devices, for public transport servicesSOUTH WEST SMART APPLICATIONS LIMITEDSouth West£20m–60mCloses 35 daysSME
- 715889472-Tender NoticeDefence Equipment and SupportSouth West£4.2mCloses Not stated
03Who is buying
- UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER 1 live tender
- EASTERN PROCUREMENT LIMITED 1 live tender
- North York Moors National Park 1 live tender
- The University of Bath 1 live tender
- SOUTH WEST SMART APPLICATIONS LIMITED 1 live tender
04Laboratory and diagnostics contracts: common questions
How many laboratory and diagnostics tenders are live in the South West?
6 right now, from 6 public buyers, with 2 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in laboratory and diagnostics contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win laboratory and diagnostics contracts?
Often, yes. 5 of the 6 live tenders in the South West are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Medical supplies
Medical supplies are mostly bought through national and regional frameworks. Product compliance (UKCA or CE marking, MHRA registration where relevant) and a reliable supply chain are usually checked before price is even scored.
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