Award

Virus Testing Supplies

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

10 Dec 2020 at 16:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care focuses on "Virus Testing Supplies" to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy. This procurement falls under the category of medical consumables and was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period concluded on 19 May 2020, and the contract, valued at £372,000, was awarded to Cambridge Bioscience Limited, effective from the same date until 31 July 2020. The location relevant to this procurement includes the United Kingdom and other territories such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in virus testing and related consumables. Companies capable of providing high-quality medical goods and those with an understanding of the urgent demands posed by health crises would be well-suited to participate in similar future procurements. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and establish robust relationships with public health authorities, leading to potential growth and expansion within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virus Testing Supplies

Notice Description

Provision of Virus testing Supplies to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e19deb41-4f58-4a38-afb2-2cd2bc3061d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d80aa69-43e8-4adb-aac3-184827f8e1dd
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£372,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£372,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

CAMBRIDGE BIOSCIENCE

Further Information

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