Award

Provision of e-PCR Machines and Reagents

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

04 Mar 2021 at 17:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to procure e-PCR machines and associated reagents to support the detection of SARS CoV-2 through saliva samples. This procurement, classified under the biomedical equipment industry, is currently in the award stage following a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at approximately £117.93 million, was officially awarded on 22 December 2020, with a contract duration extending until 14 February 2023. Delivery addresses encompass various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, with the tender period having concluded on 21 December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biomedical equipment and laboratory reagents, particularly those capable of providing support and training for these technologies. Companies that are well-suited to compete in this space include established suppliers in the healthcare technology sector, particularly those that have experience with large-scale procurement and delivery of high-value contracts in public health. The awarded contract may serve as a basis for future collaborations or contracts within the growing field of public health diagnostics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of e-PCR Machines and Reagents

Notice Description

Nexar platforms and associated consumables to determine the presence or absence of SARS CoV-2 via End Point-PCR from saliva samples. Includes maintenance, support and training associated with the Goods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a3092c6-a457-427a-830b-987fd2fbdecb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9959d1da-439e-4ac7-9538-11cbcca24199
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

38434500 - Biochemical analysers

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,928,510 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,928,510 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2020 - 14 Feb 2023 2-3 years
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

LGC GENOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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