Award

Provision of PCR tests for the detection of SARS-CoV-2

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

18 Dec 2020 at 16:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which is seeking to procure "Provision of PCR tests for the detection of SARS-CoV-2". This falls under the diagnostic kits category within the health industry. The procurement is at the Award stage, having recently completed in April 2020, with a total contract value of £8,963,711.99. The associated contract period spans from 27th April 2020 to 31st May 2020. The project is based in London, with delivery required to multiple locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies and diagnostic products, particularly those capable of producing or supplying test kits. Companies with expertise in laboratory reagents and diagnostics are well-positioned to compete in future similar tenders. The competitive landscape may be better suited to larger firms due to the scale of the contract, although there may be opportunities for innovative smaller entities to collaborate or partner to meet the requirements outlined by the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of PCR tests for the detection of SARS-CoV-2

Notice Description

Supply of goods (test kits) for use as part of the UK Covid-19 testing strategy in support of Pillar 1 (NHS swab testing).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c065327a-05aa-4015-9dac-d273e69a6807
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58534031-3650-4570-88e5-b5b29e762404
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

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,963,711 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,963,711 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2020 - 31 May 2020 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 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

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Further Information

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