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title: "CAS- Purchase of Robotic Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ce17fee-a261-4d15-b9e9-86cdce842068"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# CAS- Purchase of Robotic Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ce17fee-a261-4d15-b9e9-86cdce842068

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care involved the purchase of Robotic Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets, necessary for supporting Coronavirus mass testing efforts. This procurement, classified under the medical equipment industry, utilised a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication, concluding on 27th October 2020. The award for the contract, valued at £4,088,985, was announced on 26th November 2020, with the contract period extending from the award date until 31st March 2021. The designated delivery locations include multiple regions within the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those engaged in the supply of laboratory and safety equipment. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or distributing medical products, especially those with experience in handling specialised equipment for laboratory settings, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Such contracts are crucial for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly in response to emerging health challenges.

## Notice

Purchase of Robotic Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets from Contained Air Solutions Limited to support Coronavirus mass testing. There are in-lab requirements - Class II cabinets are essential to handling active samples pre-RNA extraction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38bf3221-941a-4b62-8baf-32c8e3664591 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,088,985 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,088,985 |
| 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 | CONTAINED AIR SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2020 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38bf3221-941a-4b62-8baf-32c8e3664591

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38bf3221-941a-4b62-8baf-32c8e3664591
  26th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kENu/6NdH5.xBBtvnLQz2wy4Rt.OQ3UoHguNQ_NxCr_miVsw
  201027_DHSC_Contract_for_Goods__Order_Form_CAS_FINAL__DHSC_Redacted_2
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kENl/JjrpWgr_s2eDmo.hQmjJahARRJOEnSiUWt4pO7cmW0Y
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Contained Air Solutions Ltd

## Provenance

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