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title: "Supply of Saline Filled Tubes"
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# Supply of Saline Filled Tubes

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e623c76-5b0e-49bb-84fa-cec2a5392332

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the supply of saline filled tubes as part of the Covid-19 mass testing programme, organised by the Department of Health and Social Care based in London, UK. The contract, valued at £140,063,550, has been awarded to Thermo Fisher Diagnostics Limited and was announced on 13 November 2020. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 18 September 2020 to 31 December 2021. The contract falls under the category of medical consumables.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the medical supply sector, particularly those that can provide quality consumables that meet regulatory standards. Companies specialising in medical goods and those with a capacity for large-scale production and distribution are well-suited to compete in this space. Engaging in government contracts like this can enhance reputations, strengthen market positions, and lead to further public sector opportunities.

## Notice

Supply of Saline Filled Tubes as part of the Covid-19 mass testing programme. Thermo Fisher are a well-established supply partner to the UK Government and this agreement secures both the short term and the long term supply of key consumables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b07c6a7-b272-458c-bffe-4d3f8e5238ed |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,063,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,063,550 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2020 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b07c6a7-b272-458c-bffe-4d3f8e5238ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b07c6a7-b272-458c-bffe-4d3f8e5238ed
  13th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE8B/vSb.PLC5T06xHGmutJ7wuc_2Q_qnpzZYzZdCR4cw6fA
  Countersigned Thermo Fisher contract - redacted

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