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title: "Abbott Reagents"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3772dc2e-44c6-4d2c-b86d-9fc35cea448e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Abbott Reagents

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3772dc2e-44c6-4d2c-b86d-9fc35cea448e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of test kits as part of the UK Covid-19 testing strategy is led by the Department of Health and Social Care. This tender, titled "Abbott Reagents," falls under the laboratory reagents and diagnostic kits industry categories. The contract is situated in London, with related deliveries also required throughout various regions including the British Overseas Territories and Europe. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract was awarded on 30th May 2020. The contractual arrangement commenced on 1st June 2020 and spans until 2nd March 2021, with a total contract value of approximately £47.25 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of medical goods, particularly those that are adept in laboratory reagents and diagnostic equipment. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or distributing medical testing kits would be particularly well-positioned to compete, especially given the ongoing demand resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. Moreover, procurement processes like this often favour large suppliers with a proven track record in delivering high-volume goods swiftly, indicating a competitive landscape for established firms and those with relevant expertise in health sector logistics.

## Notice

Supply of test kits for use as part of the UK Covid-19 testing strategy in support of Pillar 1 (NHS swab testing)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03041306-9de5-48b7-b51a-702e97985449 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 2 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,251,724 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,251,724 |
| 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 | ABBOTT LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2020 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03041306-9de5-48b7-b51a-702e97985449

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03041306-9de5-48b7-b51a-702e97985449
  30th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEMr/SCc5_b.svIWGph86AypyZuvGQ99kKcyZzYJ_iz8BsT0
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Abbott Laboratories Ltd
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEQ5/8wMMlzT9C_gTD7f895X0AjhRPGmBuF4ZHerWZXST9CE
  DHSC Abbott m2000 PCR Contract_FINAL_300520_redacted (1) (2) (003)_Redacted Abbott 26112020

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