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Virus Testing Supplies

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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18 Mar 2021 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, concerns the provision of Virus Testing Supplies, specifically Nasopharyngeal Swabs. This contract, valued at £5,915,232, was awarded following a negotiated procurement method without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 26th October 2020 and concluded on 2nd December 2020. The procurement was classified under the goods industry category, facilitating delivery within the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical supplies and testing equipment. Companies with capabilities in the production and distribution of medical goods, especially those that comply with health regulations, would find this contract particularly relevant. The successful bidding firm was Hutchison Technologies Ltd, indicating the potential for similar suppliers to compete for future tenders in the health sector.

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Notice Title

Virus Testing Supplies

Notice Description

Provision of Nasopharyngeal Swabs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-160dd203-d73d-448a-8b79-938e434f44d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05459a52-bc7f-4ef5-aab2-b6106a87bbb6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,915,232 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,915,232 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Oct 2020 - 2 Dec 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 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

HUTCHISON TECHNOLOGIES

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