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title: "Virus Testing Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1bb68e08-f77f-471e-b48b-333476bccd62"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-11"
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# Virus Testing Supplies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bb68e08-f77f-471e-b48b-333476bccd62

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Virus Testing Supplies" was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the medical consumables category, aimed to provide essential supplies to support the UK's COVID-19 Testing Strategy. The award was made on 4 June 2020, following a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract is valued at £2,860,000 and was active from 29 May 2020 until 15 September 2020, with delivery addresses covering various regions including the UK and European territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the medical supply and healthcare sector. Companies that can offer virus testing supplies or related goods are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Suppliers with capabilities in medical consumables, logistics, and those experienced in responding to urgent healthcare needs may find this avenue particularly beneficial for growth. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care aligns well with businesses looking to contribute to public health initiatives, especially in times of crisis.

## Notice

Provision of virus testing supplies to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85cd0cd1-0b4d-443a-8875-98f75b05d833 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2020 - 15 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,860,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,860,000 |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2020 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85cd0cd1-0b4d-443a-8875-98f75b05d833

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85cd0cd1-0b4d-443a-8875-98f75b05d833
  11th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEf0/RN2wrSRsyil9.VbxsgkNTX96oRci.IBe58Mt7_9dBxE
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Hutchison Technologies Ltd
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEko/yDjJagQkNj.ZoqahNLZ8MplwCJw6CJBFeyvOCjNHruI
  Hutchison_Redacted

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