Award

Virus Testing Supplies

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

10 Dec 2020 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, focuses on the provision of virus testing supplies to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy. This tender, classified under medical consumables (CPV code: 33140000), was awarded with a total value of £330,000. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the key contract dates include the contract period from 22 April 2020 to 21 May 2020, with the award date on 25 April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in healthcare and medical supplies, particularly those that can offer virus testing products. Businesses engaged in the production or supply of medical consumables are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, allowing them to contribute to public health initiatives while expanding their market reach within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Virus Testing Supplies

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23116d8f-8158-4c02-afcf-62a582d4dc84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828b819d-6fa7-4801-b385-5c0792a25e97
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
SME
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
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2020 - 21 May 2020 30 days
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

LIFE SCIENCE GROUP

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