Award

Contract for the supply of goods related to testing for Covid-19

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

03 Dec 2020 at 16:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of goods related to Covid-19 testing, specifically blood-testing reagents and diagnostic kits. This contract, awarded to Abbott Laboratories Ltd, has a total value of £135,161,955 and was established through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 18th May 2020 and concluded on 18th November 2020, with the procurement process being officially published on 3rd December 2020.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and diagnostic sectors to engage in future supply contracts related to Covid-19 and similar health-related goods. Companies that produce or distribute testing reagents, diagnostic kits, and related medical supplies would be well-suited to compete in this space, particularly those with the capability for high-throughput production and a strong track record of compliance with health regulations. Firms must be ready to collaborate closely with procurement authorities to meet ongoing health needs and forecasts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of goods related to testing for Covid-19

Notice Description

Supplies for a high-throughput quantitative serology method to identify people who have had COVID-19 and have developed antibodies. This will help provide a better understanding of the disease and inform the next stages of the COVID-19 strategy. The Contract allows the Authority to place orders for the goods specified in the contract up to the maximum value however it is not a committed volume. The Authority agrees to collaborate weekly with the Supplier to agree to a ninety (90) day forecast, specifying quantities of Goods required by week ("Weekly Forecast"). Only the quantities set forth in the Weekly Forecast for the upcoming two (2) weeks shall be binding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8150edc7-3ca5-48a7-93da-5247fcab028d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0db5b9-3e7c-4972-a236-edbf17366f64
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

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,161,955 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,161,955 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 May 2020 - 18 Nov 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Further Information

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