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Provision of SARS-CoV-2 RT PCR COVID-19 assays, instruments and services (high throughput automated platforms)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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02 Jun 2020 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Public Health England (PHE) has completed a procurement process for the provision of SARS-CoV-2 RT PCR COVID-19 assays, instruments, and services, specifically for high throughput automated platforms. This contract, valued at £21,000,000, was awarded to Roche Diagnostics Limited and is classified under the diagnostic systems industry category. The procurement was executed via a selective method, being a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period ran from 16 March 2020 to 30 September 2020. The tendering process ended on 14 March 2020, with allocations intended for various laboratories across the United Kingdom, including those affiliated with NHS England and NHS Scotland.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating within the diagnostics and medical equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in real-time PCR equipment and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage as potential suppliers, as the procurement process was designed to accommodate their participation. Innovators in COVID-19 diagnostic technologies, as well as companies with capabilities in the production and distribution of diagnostic kits and consumables, would be particularly well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SARS-CoV-2 RT PCR COVID-19 assays, instruments and services (high throughput automated platforms)

Notice Description

On behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract for supply of cobas(r) SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 assays and related consumables, instruments and service to Roche Diagnostics Limited. Under the contract, Roche shall supply these to PHE and, on PHE's direction from time to time, allocations are made across the United Kingdom to laboratories operated by the NHS in England, Public Health Wales, Health and Social Care Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service, NHS Scotland and the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. In mid-March 2020, PHE established an assessment and triage process to rapidly evaluate approaches from industry for COVID-19 diagnostic technologies. Roche Diagnostics Limited advised PHE and HM Government (HMG) about its new SARS-CoV-2 RT PCR COVID-19 assay for use on cobas(r) 6800 / 8800 systems. PHE was subsequently requested by HMG to establish a partnership with Roche to roll out this new technology across the United Kingdom. The contract was executed via a direct award under Lot 1 (Diagnostic) of the PHE Microbiology Framework and will run until 30 September 2020, with an option to extend for six further periods of 3 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7264bf61-ce67-4c2e-b81d-40b906f21343
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d248282-eabf-4992-9579-6ecb58a40e6e
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
SME
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

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

33124131 - Reagent strips

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 6-12 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
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCHE DIAGNOSTIC

Further Information

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