Award

Provision of OptiGene GenieHT machines and Covid-19 RT-LAMP Test Kits

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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29 Nov 2021 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "Provision of OptiGene GenieHT machines and Covid-19 RT-LAMP Test Kits". This procurement falls under the category of diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies, and is classified as a goods procurement. The contract is active and spans from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022, with a total value of £323 million. The main item being procured includes barcoded instrument strips necessary for an automated LAMP testing cell. This process is being facilitated under a legal basis aligned with EU directives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supply and diagnostics sector, especially for companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying laboratory equipment and testing materials. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions and advanced technology for Covid-19 testing may find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial growth, especially for firms capable of adhering to rigorous quality standards and providing timely delivery of critical healthcare supplies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of OptiGene GenieHT machines and Covid-19 RT-LAMP Test Kits

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of barcoded Genie HT instrument strips for use in automated LAMP cell.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fae4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029557-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£323,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Guy Jennings
Contact Email
guy.jennings@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

OPTIGENE

Further Information

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