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Qnostics Ltd - Provision of SARS-CoV-2 positive control for COVID-19 testing

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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20 Nov 2020 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which has awarded a contract titled "Qnostics Ltd - Provision of SARS-CoV-2 positive control for COVID-19 testing". This project falls under the industry category of laboratory reagents and was procured through a limited method using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract had an estimated value of £2,655,193.45 and runs from 1st June 2020 to 31st December 2020. The award was officially published on 20th November 2020, marking the completion of the tender stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers in the laboratory reagent sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised products aimed at supporting COVID-19 testing. Businesses that focus on laboratory supplies, reagents, and similar goods may find themselves well-positioned to compete. With the growing demand for reliable testing solutions, suppliers who can demonstrate quality and capacity for scale will be particularly attractive to organisations like the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qnostics Ltd - Provision of SARS-CoV-2 positive control for COVID-19 testing

Notice Description

Provision of SARS-CoV-2 positive control for COVID-19 testing. The product is a reagent intended to support laboratories in the monitoring of their molecular workflow/assays for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdd54351-8abe-4938-848b-1835c9862998
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e03b4bc-9fd1-44a2-afdb-fc1ff9ce5ff8
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

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,655,193 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,655,193 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 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

QNOSTICS

Further Information

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