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Life Technologies - Provision of Assets for PCR testing

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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27 Oct 2020 at 16:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care in the UK has awarded a contract titled "Life Technologies - Provision of Assets for PCR testing," within the healthcare industry category. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract valued at £7,217,700 sterling. The contract period commenced on 16th July 2020 and will extend until 31st March 2021. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on the provision of diagnostic devices for PCR testing and RNA extraction.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for suppliers in the healthcare sector, specifically those involved in the manufacture and supply of diagnostic devices and testing equipment. Businesses specialising in automation technologies and laboratory equipment would be exceptionally well-suited to compete in any future tenders arising from similar procurement needs, especially given the focus on expanding testing capacity in response to public health requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Life Technologies - Provision of Assets for PCR 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific instruments. Continued use of this assay ensures interchangeability 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 RNA extraction and PCR testing robots for automation from Thermo Fisher 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific (Life Technologies) for the provision of robots for use in PCR testing and RNA extraction.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48d41e2c-ee63-4dec-be47-cf32a0cd94c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316194f9-1766-40e8-87a8-29724f273600
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£7,217,700 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,217,700 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2020 - 31 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
DHSC 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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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