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COVID Testing Machines - Award notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Mar 2021 at 08:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process awarded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) concerns the supply of three PCR COVID Testing Machines and all necessary equipment and consumables to conduct 60,000 tests. This contract, valued at £767,204.94, falls under the medical equipment industry category and is classified as a direct procurement method involving a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 11th September 2020 and concluded on 26th February 2021. The award notice was published on 11th March 2021, and the delivery address is located in Gloucester, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical technology and testing equipment. Companies that manufacture or supply medical devices, particularly those with capabilities in COVID-related products, would be well-positioned to benefit from future contracts in this area. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore similar opportunities, as the procurement process indicates a preference for engaging diverse suppliers aligned with modern procurement practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COVID Testing Machines - Award notice

Notice Description

3 x PCR COVID Testing Machines and all the necessary equipment and consumables to carry out 60,000 tests. This contract has been awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60ba594b-4058-4dce-833c-b854c2d8c3d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6fcdf2-85bc-4b07-8df0-5806feb35bf7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£767,204 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£767,204 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2020 - 26 Feb 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 1HW
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Innsworth
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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