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Covid-19 Tecan award

UK BIOCENTRE LIMITED

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24 Apr 2020 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Biocentre Limited has awarded a contract titled "Covid-19 Tecan award" for procurement of laboratory equipment, specifically liquid handling machines, to Tecan UK Limited. This procurement, falling under the category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment, was conducted through a limited negotiated procedure due to the urgent needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The tender period concluded on 25 March 2020, and the contract commenced on 26 March 2020, with a total contract value of £3,400,000, expected to last until 26 March 2021. The contract is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and medical equipment, particularly those capable of rapid scaling of production and supply in response to urgent health crises. Companies in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory technology, especially those offering innovative solutions for sample handling and analysis, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in this sector. The expedited nature of this procurement highlights the increasing demand for quick and efficient healthcare responses, creating a favourable environment for suppliers in the medical and scientific fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Covid-19 Tecan award

Notice Description

A direct award has been made due to extreme urgency pursuant to regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) asked UK Biocentre to expand their operations to analyse swab samples to determine whether an individual has COVID-19. In order to provide this service UK Biocentre have had to urgently expand their operations and procure additional liquid handling machines from the manufacturer Tecan UK Limited.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-304fe70c-7bad-44f7-b738-ef5b55528179
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef3bd75-54eb-4a48-97ec-8fd691cec5af
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 1-2 years
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
UK BIOCENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 8AT
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Danesborough & Walton
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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