---
title: "Innovation - Samba COVID19 Testing equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6034d44c-53f9-4a0a-8aad-8cddef5bacde"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-08"
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# Innovation - Samba COVID19 Testing equipment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6034d44c-53f9-4a0a-8aad-8cddef5bacde

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is overseeing a completed procurement process for the supply of innovative COVID-19 testing equipment, titled "Innovation - Samba COVID19 Testing equipment." This tender is classified under the diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices industry, specifically with a focus on checking and testing apparatus. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract value of £59,037,248. The contract period commenced on 6th September 2020 and will conclude on 17th January 2022. The delivery addresses include various locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands, with the procurement method being a limited procedure conducted without prior publication.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and healthcare equipment sectors, particularly those specializing in diagnostic tools and testing apparatus. Companies that produce innovative and efficient medical devices, especially those with capabilities in rapid testing technologies, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such tenders not only opens avenues for growth but also allows businesses to contribute to public health initiatives during critical times.

## Notice

These test kits allow for field use in hospitals enabling the rapid on-site Point of Care (POC) testing for C-19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df09182a-2e20-4c15-9620-48f975d2dc31 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2020 - 17 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,037,248 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,037,248 |
| 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 | DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE REAL WORLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df09182a-2e20-4c15-9620-48f975d2dc31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df09182a-2e20-4c15-9620-48f975d2dc31
  8th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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  Annex 10 - 200904 DRW Phase 2_ Annex 10 Delivery Addresses DHSC final copy_Redacted
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  Annex 12 - 200904 DRW Phase 2_ Annex 12 DRW Phase II Order Form - Template of Financial Reporting DHSC final copy
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  Annex_11_to_Order_Form__Amendments_to_Sch_2_and_Sch_3_DHSC_final_copy_Redacted
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