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Tecan - Provision of Liquid Handlers for Covid-19 Testing

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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13 Nov 2020 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the provision of liquid handlers for Covid-19 testing as part of its efforts under the Civil Contingencies Act (2004). This procurement, classified under the "Diagnostic devices" industry category, involves a direct award made to Tecan UK Ltd. The procurement process took place during the tender phase, with the contract awarded on 20th August 2020, and the total value is approximately £896,202.58. The contract is active from 12th August 2020 until 24th December 2020, with delivery locations covering the entire United Kingdom and beyond.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in diagnostic equipment and laboratory automation technologies, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions in response to health crises like the Covid-19 pandemic. While Tecan UK Ltd has successfully secured this award, other businesses, especially in the goods category, may want to consider future tenders and framework agreements with the Department of Health and Social Care to broaden their market reach and contribute to public health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tecan - Provision of Liquid Handlers for Covid-19 Testing

Notice Description

DHSC discharges duties on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health within scope of the Civil Contingencies Act (2004). Lighthouse Laboratories perform approved and accredited PCR testing using Tecan UK instruments. Continued use of this assay ensures interchangability and interoperability with the existing equipment installations. In response to the recent COVID-19 outbreak and to expand capacity in the existing Lighthouse Lab network, DHSC will purchase liquid handling robots for automation from Tecan UK to ramp up testing. This is a nationwide requirement and will include the purchase of hardware and consumables to support in these unforeseen circumstances. In light of this, DHSC has awarded a direct award under Lot 1 of the PHE Microbiology framework to Tecan UK Ltd. for the provision of robotic liquid handling equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c90fcb3-c9b1-47ce-bf0b-427eabdf6e4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a4d9bea-f6c2-4091-bdad-01f3ed923279
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£896,202 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£896,202 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2020 - 24 Dec 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
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TECAN

Further Information

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