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PCR Testing Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEATH AND SOCIAL CARE

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01 Dec 2020 at 16:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom has conducted a procurement for PCR Testing Services, with a total contract value of £119,035,000. This limited procurement process, classified under the CPV code for services provided by medical laboratories, was initiated on 7 September 2020 and has been completed as of 1 December 2020. The contract period spanned from the initiation date of 7 September 2020 to 4 March 2021, and it was conducted without prior publication, indicating a negotiated procedure above the threshold. The service delivery locations include the UK and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering medical testing solutions. Companies well-versed in laboratory services, especially those able to scale up PCR testing capabilities, would find this contract appealing. Given the urgent nature of the requirement related to COVID-19 testing, businesses that can demonstrate agility and capacity to meet high-volume demands would be especially well-suited to compete in similar future tenders within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PCR Testing Services

Notice Description

Urgent requirement to develop volume for PCR testing for COVID in line with test and trace requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10988b57-7a5a-4b67-85cd-2baddaa75883
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6081829-dff9-4b7e-a483-de8564593563
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,035,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,035,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2020 - 4 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEATH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMMENSA HEALTH CLINIC

Further Information

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