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Virus Testing Supplies

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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10 Dec 2020 at 16:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, focused on acquiring "Virus Testing Supplies" as part of the UK's COVID-19 Testing Strategy. The procurement is classified under the medical consumables industry (CPV code 33140000) and falls within the goods category. The tender was completed with a total value of £667,200, following a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period lasted from 10th August 2020, when the tender period ended, to 10th October 2020, with the award published on 10th December 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly in the current climate where demand for such products remains high. Companies with expertise in providing medical consumables would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The procurement method highlights the potential for established firms to engage in competitive bidding, catering to the Department's ongoing needs in public health supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virus Testing Supplies

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c62317d-11a6-4cbc-838c-fcc69e2da840
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5027003-f1f2-4005-888f-0931178e8e0b
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
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
£667,200 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£667,200 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2020 - 10 Oct 2020 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 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

AB SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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