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Virus Testing Supplies

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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17 Dec 2020 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Virus Testing Supplies" was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care to provide essential medical consumables as part of the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating a focused selection process. The contract, valued at £6,488,022.74, covered the supply of goods starting from 12 May 2020 until 28 August 2020. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract having been awarded to China National Pharmaceutical Foreign Trade Corporation, which is located in Beijing, China.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical consumables and related goods, particularly those that can meet stringent health and safety regulations. Companies specialising in medical supplies, diagnostic equipment, and healthcare services may find this an ideal platform for growth, especially those looking to expand their footprint in the UK market amidst ongoing public health initiatives. Collaborations with large-scale suppliers or foreign trade corporations may also enhance competitive prospects within future tenders.

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Notice Title

Virus Testing Supplies

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7160a9a1-b710-4987-9aa9-a9e6308331eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c606f5f-6695-45db-a15d-ffb46840a975
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


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,488,022 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,488,022 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 May 2020 - 28 Aug 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

CHINA NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL FOREIGN TRADE

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