Award

COVID-19 Antigen testing on Starlet and Nimbus platforms in Microbiology Laboratories across Wales

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

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Award

08 Mar 2021 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, involves the awarding of a contract for "COVID-19 Antigen testing on Starlet and Nimbus platforms in Microbiology Laboratories across Wales." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to laboratory reagents, and is in the completed stage. The contract was signed on 27th May 2020 with a total value of £7,777,530. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the urgent nature posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies involved in the supply of testing kits, laboratory reagents, and related equipment, fostering potential growth in the health sector. Suppliers that specialise in medical and laboratory supplies, particularly those with capabilities in high-volume production and rapid delivery, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The urgent nature of the requirements also invites businesses capable of agile responses to public health needs, enhancing their prospects in the competitive procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

COVID-19 Antigen testing on Starlet and Nimbus platforms in Microbiology Laboratories across Wales

Notice Description

COVID-19 Antigen testing on Starlet and Nimbus platforms in Microbiology Laboratories across Wales

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership on behalf of Public Health Wales NHS Trust wish to inform the market that due to the Covid-19 global pandemic they are awarding a contract for the provision of testing kits, equipment, reagents and any other associated consumables required to operate the testing platforms. The UK government has mandated UK Health Boards and Trusts to carry out antibody and antigen testing for the wider population as well as those working in Healthcare and Care settings. Therefore in order to enable the provision of these testing kits, equipment, reagent and other associated consumables required to operate the testing platforms, Public Health Wales would like to inform the market that under Regulation 32 (2) (C) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR's) as detailed in UK Government guidance PPN 01/20 they are awarding a contract to MAST. The Trust has met all the tests for awarding a contract under this regulation due to the immediate risk that COVID-19 poses to the population of Wales. Additional information: N/A

Procurement Information

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is an infection disease caused by a newly discovered Coronavirus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004567-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,777,530 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
shannon.mason@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443848585

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAST GROUP

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