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title: "Supply of saline vials for COVID 19 testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ad6bd96-9822-449f-943b-2a8c42b323c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEATH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-03-05"
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# Supply of saline vials for COVID 19 testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEATH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ad6bd96-9822-449f-943b-2a8c42b323c8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of saline vials for COVID-19 testing was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care, based in London, UK. The tender was initiated with a total value of £4,585,000, categorised under medical consumables, specifically for goods. The procurement method employed was selective, with the contract awarded as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 16 December 2020, while the contract period ran from 16 December 2020 to 31 January 2021. The award notice was published on 5 March 2021, confirming the completion of the process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of medical consumables, particularly those capable of supplying saline vials. Companies that specialise in medical goods, including manufacturers and suppliers of healthcare products, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The value of the contract indicates a substantial procurement opportunity, which can aid suppliers in expanding their business reach within the public health sector.

## Notice

Provision of saline vials for COVID 19 testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc1e45c-7d79-4dea-8990-f1d89778f6d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,585,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,585,000 |
| 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 HEATH 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 | ALPHA LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 19:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc1e45c-7d79-4dea-8990-f1d89778f6d2
- 5 Feb 2021 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50bd4cb6-e212-419b-a0b2-a8b0e446cc22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc1e45c-7d79-4dea-8990-f1d89778f6d2
  5th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50bd4cb6-e212-419b-a0b2-a8b0e446cc22
  5th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFpa/J6J3hFEGOjBL11UTPG3dMtk3s3_4kX_pQzYqFfAtITk
  Alpha Life Sciences Group_Redacted

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