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title: "UKBC Laboratory Agreement"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
published: "2021-07-22"
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# UKBC Laboratory Agreement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2974dbba-c4fd-4752-a7fa-47375420918c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKBC Laboratory Agreement" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T), with a total value of £50,500,000. It aimed to provide goods and services supporting the UK Covid-19 Testing Strategy. The procurement, classified under laboratory equipment, was executed through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13th June 2021, while the contract commenced on 15th June 2021 and will end on 31st March 2023. The location for deliveries includes various addresses within the UK and overseas territories, with the Department based in London.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, as well as those involved in health services or public health initiatives. Although the contract is already awarded to UK Biocentre Limited, businesses with innovative solutions or technology in the healthcare sector may still find opportunities to collaborate or engage with the Department of Health and Social Care for future projects, especially given the continued focus on enhancing public health infrastructure.

## Notice

Provision of goods and services 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/f1bdd884-8418-48da-bd73-047fc2b04510 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,500,000 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| 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 | UK BIOCENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1bdd884-8418-48da-bd73-047fc2b04510

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1bdd884-8418-48da-bd73-047fc2b04510
  22nd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QDAD/X9eFozKHBhCoucoa5yKvNCLp.0YNV2mcaB92QYLNXF8
  UKBC_Redacted__Final

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