Award

Virus Testing Supplies

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

11 Dec 2020 at 10:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Virus Testing Supplies" was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the medical consumables category, aimed to provide essential supplies to support the UK's COVID-19 Testing Strategy. The award was made on 4 June 2020, following a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract is valued at £2,860,000 and was active from 29 May 2020 until 15 September 2020, with delivery addresses covering various regions including the UK and European territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the medical supply and healthcare sector. Companies that can offer virus testing supplies or related goods are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Suppliers with capabilities in medical consumables, logistics, and those experienced in responding to urgent healthcare needs may find this avenue particularly beneficial for growth. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care aligns well with businesses looking to contribute to public health initiatives, especially in times of crisis.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virus Testing Supplies

Notice Description

Provision of virus testing supplies to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bb68e08-f77f-471e-b48b-333476bccd62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85cd0cd1-0b4d-443a-8875-98f75b05d833
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,860,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,860,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 May 2020 - 15 Sep 2020 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 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

Further Information

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