Award

Supply of saline vials for COVID 19 testing

DEPARTMENT OF HEATH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2021 at 19:50

Award Notice
Award

05 Feb 2021 at 16:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of saline vials for COVID-19 testing was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care, based in London, UK. The tender was initiated with a total value of £4,585,000, categorised under medical consumables, specifically for goods. The procurement method employed was selective, with the contract awarded as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 16 December 2020, while the contract period ran from 16 December 2020 to 31 January 2021. The award notice was published on 5 March 2021, confirming the completion of the process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of medical consumables, particularly those capable of supplying saline vials. Companies that specialise in medical goods, including manufacturers and suppliers of healthcare products, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The value of the contract indicates a substantial procurement opportunity, which can aid suppliers in expanding their business reach within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of saline vials for COVID 19 testing

Notice Description

Provision of saline vials for COVID 19 testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ad6bd96-9822-449f-943b-2a8c42b323c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc1e45c-7d79-4dea-8990-f1d89778f6d2
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
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
£4,585,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,585,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 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 HEATH 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

ALPHA LABORATORIES

Further Information

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