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title: "Additional PCR Storage Kitting & Storage Capacity"
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# Additional PCR Storage Kitting & Storage Capacity

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (TT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5082035d-9177-4e3e-8be2-0568b755b978

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract titled "Additional PCR Storage Kitting & Storage Capacity" to McGregor Cory Limited (DHL), focusing on enhancing storage and warehousing services. This procurement process was initiated on a limited basis through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total contract value of £20,000,000. The contract is set to commence on 4th October 2021 and will run until 3rd April 2022. The procurement is located in London (SW1H 0EU) and is aimed at addressing increased demand for PCR testing, necessitating additional kitting capacity of 100,000 per day.

This award presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for logistics and warehousing service providers capable of handling large-scale operations. Businesses specialising in storage solutions or those with experience in health-related logistics may find themselves well-positioned to compete in future contracts, especially those related to public health and testing services. The value and nature of the contract highlight an ongoing demand within the healthcare sector, emphasising the need for efficient supply chain management and operational capacity as public health requirements evolve.

## Notice

Regulation 32(2)c award to DHL for additional PCR kitting capacity for an additional 100k per day kitting and increased storage capacity for a maximum period of 6 months. The additional capacity is required due to a range of factors that have led to a material increase in demand for PCR testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766f24fe-28bb-4590-8566-3d14204300c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 3 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 (TT) |
| 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 | MCGREGOR CORY LIMITED (DHL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766f24fe-28bb-4590-8566-3d14204300c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766f24fe-28bb-4590-8566-3d14204300c6
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NZ6P/U.TAXp9zCbFOKETe7rnMgGjzIdXS9OpGGS.knvE6JQs
  DHSC Test Kits WT Services - 27.08.21 Highlighted for redaction_Redacted (002)
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NaYB/UvDFkrGP_7bUJ3jN.5lsBKEQGIW36n6_b7VDmda39fQ
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - DHL

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