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Provision of goods and services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which is seeking to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy through the provision of goods and services. The contracting authority has issued a contract titled "Provision of goods and services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy" with an approximate value of £151,219,209. The procurement is classified under the CPV category of Diagnostic supplies and has been completed following a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period officially ended on 24 April 2020, while the contract period extended from 1 June 2020 to 28 February 2021, covering various delivery addresses throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies in the diagnostic and healthcare supply sectors, particularly those capable of supplying testing kits, controls, and associated consumables. Businesses specialising in healthcare technology, laboratory supplies, and training services would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The successful supplier, Hologic Ltd, has demonstrated the capability to deliver essential services in a critical area, underscoring the potential for growth and partnership in future public procurement initiatives centred on healthcare and public health resilience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of goods and services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Notice Description

Through this contract, Hologic Ltd will use its proprietary technology and expertise to supply tests, controls, associated consumables and training and support services required to perform SARS-Cov-2 tests, each month, to laboratories across different locations in the UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c717943-6ddb-4a7a-a003-c6b8aafb228f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef440292-78b5-453c-9865-f12ddfe9dfa9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£151,219,209 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,219,209 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 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
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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

HOLOGIC

Further Information

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