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title: "Virus Testing Supplies"
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# Virus Testing Supplies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5aebad24-f7dd-44d1-8f8e-c0784820f30f

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process titled "Virus Testing Supplies" aimed at providing essential medical consumables to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy. This contract, valued at £325,500, was awarded through a limited procurement method using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The relevant procurement activities occurred primarily between 11th May 2020 and 17th July 2020, with the tender period concluding on 11th May 2020. The principal delivery locations include the postal code SW1H 0EU in London, along with various territories and regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the Isle of Man.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or distributing medical consumables, especially those focused on virus testing products. Companies that specialise in health and safety supplies or have capabilities in producing medical equipment may find themselves well-positioned to compete for future contracts of a similar nature. Engaging with the public procurement process in this sector can facilitate business growth by aligning with governmental health strategies and addressing urgent medical needs.

## Notice

Provision of virus testing supplies 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/b20badcf-3e06-422c-a922-bb98a86a9420 |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 17 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £325,500 |
| 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 | LIFE SCIENCE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b20badcf-3e06-422c-a922-bb98a86a9420

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b20badcf-3e06-422c-a922-bb98a86a9420
  10th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEcf/ow0Py8cCEaywblsk65wKaCxpOM89dqz5iT8kOaYW6j0
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - LSG
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEjv/VCUBX7cpt0DY2WVu5e9lkJKODk.wiXXq6ykNShYVGYY
  LSG_Redacted

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