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Primer Design Ltd - Innovation - COVID19 Testing equipment

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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20 Nov 2020 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Primer Design Ltd - Innovation - COVID19 Testing equipment" was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care to acquire diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices in response to an urgent need related to NHS Pathology Networks. This contract, valued at £406,004,506, was awarded following a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 28 September 2020 and is set to conclude on 28 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in diagnostic equipment and related technological solutions, particularly those capable of responding swiftly to urgent healthcare demands. Companies that manufacture or supply testing instruments, machinery for evaluation, or equipment used in diagnostics would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The size of this contract indicates a substantial investment, paving the way for engaged suppliers to strengthen their market presence within the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Primer Design Ltd - Innovation - COVID19 Testing equipment

Notice Description

This procurement is essential in response to the extreme emergency related to increased demands across NHS Pathology Networks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e10bc9d6-2eab-4596-9510-3f5b0b0825e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3591073b-dcc8-40ca-82dc-dd98ec941dd1
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

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

CPV Codes

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£406,004,506 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£406,004,506 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2020 - 28 Jan 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 AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
DHSC 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

PRIMER DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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