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GB-Weymouth: Covid rapid testing kits

CEFAS

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "GB-Weymouth: Covid rapid testing kits" was initiated by Cefas, a public body based in Lowestoft, UK. This procurement, classified under hygiene monitoring and testing equipment, involves the provision of sequencing services for SARS-CoV-2 RNA samples. The contract value is £50,000, with the contract period running from 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021. The procurement process reached its completion stage on 5 October 2020, with all submissions for the tender having closed prior to this date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and laboratory services, particularly those providing equipment or services related to testing and monitoring. Companies that can supply hygiene monitoring equipment, checking and testing apparatus, or well-testing equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with Cefas could lead to further collaborations in public health projects amid ongoing demand for effective testing solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Weymouth: Covid rapid testing kits

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 15 March 2021 for the following reason: Incorrect supplier detail which have now been amended. Contract start date is 29/01/2021.(Sequencing services for 100-200 SARS-CoV-2 RNA samples per week. Service to include RT-PCR, miniprep and sequencing. Sequencing data will be provided to Cefas for bioinformatics.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e40ed1a-1699-4f6b-8411-018e9e2df329
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38910000 - Hygiene monitoring and testing equipment

43121500 - Well-testing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 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
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

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