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Abbott Reagents

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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30 Nov 2020 at 14:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of test kits as part of the UK Covid-19 testing strategy is led by the Department of Health and Social Care. This tender, titled "Abbott Reagents," falls under the laboratory reagents and diagnostic kits industry categories. The contract is situated in London, with related deliveries also required throughout various regions including the British Overseas Territories and Europe. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract was awarded on 30th May 2020. The contractual arrangement commenced on 1st June 2020 and spans until 2nd March 2021, with a total contract value of approximately £47.25 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of medical goods, particularly those that are adept in laboratory reagents and diagnostic equipment. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or distributing medical testing kits would be particularly well-positioned to compete, especially given the ongoing demand resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. Moreover, procurement processes like this often favour large suppliers with a proven track record in delivering high-volume goods swiftly, indicating a competitive landscape for established firms and those with relevant expertise in health sector logistics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abbott Reagents

Notice Description

Supply of test kits for use as part of the UK Covid-19 testing strategy in support of Pillar 1 (NHS swab testing)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03041306-9de5-48b7-b51a-702e97985449
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,251,724 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,251,724 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 2 Mar 2021 6-12 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

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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