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title: "Virus Testing Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-160dd203-d73d-448a-8b79-938e434f44d5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-03-18"
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# Virus Testing Supplies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-160dd203-d73d-448a-8b79-938e434f44d5

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, concerns the provision of Virus Testing Supplies, specifically Nasopharyngeal Swabs. This contract, valued at £5,915,232, was awarded following a negotiated procurement method without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 26th October 2020 and concluded on 2nd December 2020. The procurement was classified under the goods industry category, facilitating delivery within the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical supplies and testing equipment. Companies with capabilities in the production and distribution of medical goods, especially those that comply with health regulations, would find this contract particularly relevant. The successful bidding firm was Hutchison Technologies Ltd, indicating the potential for similar suppliers to compete for future tenders in the health sector.

## Notice

Provision of Nasopharyngeal Swabs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05459a52-bc7f-4ef5-aab2-b6106a87bbb6 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2020 - 2 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,915,232 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,915,232 |
| 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 | HUTCHISON TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05459a52-bc7f-4ef5-aab2-b6106a87bbb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05459a52-bc7f-4ef5-aab2-b6106a87bbb6
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kI0M/_19cywWm6WWqvbOBBCKRVI5Xv3pYgXVgbvTL_uyJmV8
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Hutchison Technologies Ltd
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kI8O/uGF4DIzt_q4k6.IHvnqNBTfsgsWJbslqlZ.3LgrwNCE
  Hutchison_Signed_Redacted

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