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Virus Testing Supplies

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

07 Dec 2020 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Virus Testing Supplies" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care, aimed at providing essential medical consumables to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy. This contract, valued at £160,000, was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the contract period running from 24th August to 30th November 2020. The tender stage is complete, with the final award published on 7th December 2020, and deliveries were expected to cover multiple locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This contracting opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in medical supplies and consumables, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer quality virus testing products. Companies capable of navigating the procurement process and meeting the specifications of public health requirements are well-suited to compete. The emphasis on goods procurement within the healthcare sector, especially amidst ongoing public health challenges, creates a landscape ripe for innovation and responsive supply solutions.

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Notice Title

Virus Testing Supplies

Notice Description

Provision of virus testing supplies to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8629bc14-ec13-41c4-9da2-46ad8caf3733
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

KING'S COLLEGE LONDON

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