Award

Life technologies - Provision of Consumables for PCR Testing

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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27 Oct 2020 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is facilitating a procurement process for the "Provision of Consumables for PCR Testing," aimed at supporting the national response to Covid-19. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as diagnostic supplies (CPV: 33124130). The tender was awarded on 29 July 2020, and the contract period runs until 31 January 2021. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, reflecting a nationwide requirement for consumables necessary for PCR testing across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare diagnostics, supply chain logistics, and medical consumables. Companies equipped to handle large-scale production and distribution of diagnostic supplies will find this tender particularly relevant. The scale of the contract, with a total value of £331,791,068, offers a viable pathway for businesses to expand their market reach by partnering with public health organisations during a critical period in the ongoing management of public health challenges.

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Notice Title

Life technologies - Provision of Consumables for PCR Testing

Notice Description

DHSC discharges duties on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health within scope of the Civil Contingencies Act (2004).Lighthouse Laboratories perform approved and accredited PCR testing using consumables supplied by Thermo Fisher Scientific. Continued use of this assay and consumables ensures interchangeability and interoperability with the existing equipment installations. In response to the recent COVID-19 outbreak and to expand capacity in the existing Lighthouse Lab network, DHSC will purchase consumables for PCR testing from Thermo Fisher to support the national response to Covid-19.This is a nationwide requirement and will include the purchase of consumables to support in these unforeseen circumstances. In light of this, DHSC has awarded a direct award under Lot 1 of the PHE Microbiology framework to Thermo Fisher Scientific (Life Technologies) for the provision of consumables for use in PCR testing for Covid-19.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9104847-9ec5-497b-b8ba-69668d13420e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01d57f7-14a9-49ea-9a44-5fdce97dc282
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£331,791,068 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£331,791,068 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 6-12 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
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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

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