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PCR Testing Services

Department of Health & Social Care

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08 Feb 2021 at 16:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully completed a tender for "PCR Testing Services," aimed at developing volume for PCR testing related to COVID-19, adhering to test and trace requirements. This procurement falls under the medical laboratory services category (CPV code: 85145000) and was conducted through a limited procurement method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period ended on 19 December 2020, and the contract duration covered from 19 December 2020 to 6 February 2021, with a total contract value of £7,610,000. The location for service delivery included multiple areas, such as the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This awarding presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in laboratory services and COVID-19 testing solutions. Companies that have the capacity to handle high-volume testing operations and those with established capabilities in providing essential health services will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders within this domain. The successful supplier, Source Bioscience Limited, exemplifies the type of business poised for growth in this critical field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PCR Testing Services

Notice Description

Urgent requirement to develop volume for PCR testing for COVID in line with test and trace requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8490fc2a-1aa8-4b3f-ae18-3483c73089ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b870579-d6f7-487a-91b1-71a40cfbb6f3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,610,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,610,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2020 - 6 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
Department of Health & 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
Postcode Area
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

Source BioScience

Further Information

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