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title: "COVID Testing Machines - Award notice"
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# COVID Testing Machines - Award notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60ba594b-4058-4dce-833c-b854c2d8c3d9

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## Summary

The procurement process awarded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) concerns the supply of three PCR COVID Testing Machines and all necessary equipment and consumables to conduct 60,000 tests. This contract, valued at £767,204.94, falls under the medical equipment industry category and is classified as a direct procurement method involving a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 11th September 2020 and concluded on 26th February 2021. The award notice was published on 11th March 2021, and the delivery address is located in Gloucester, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical technology and testing equipment. Companies that manufacture or supply medical devices, particularly those with capabilities in COVID-related products, would be well-positioned to benefit from future contracts in this area. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore similar opportunities, as the procurement process indicates a preference for engaging diverse suppliers aligned with modern procurement practices.

## Notice

3 x PCR COVID Testing Machines and all the necessary equipment and consumables to carry out 60,000 tests. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6fcdf2-85bc-4b07-8df0-5806feb35bf7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £767,204 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £767,204 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 1HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Innsworth |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6fcdf2-85bc-4b07-8df0-5806feb35bf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6fcdf2-85bc-4b07-8df0-5806feb35bf7
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fc473c8-a725-42e9-9d80-184f8beb276d

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