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title: "Provision of e-PCR Machines and Reagents"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-03-04"
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# Provision of e-PCR Machines and Reagents

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a3092c6-a457-427a-830b-987fd2fbdecb

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to procure e-PCR machines and associated reagents to support the detection of SARS CoV-2 through saliva samples. This procurement, classified under the biomedical equipment industry, is currently in the award stage following a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at approximately £117.93 million, was officially awarded on 22 December 2020, with a contract duration extending until 14 February 2023. Delivery addresses encompass various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, with the tender period having concluded on 21 December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biomedical equipment and laboratory reagents, particularly those capable of providing support and training for these technologies. Companies that are well-suited to compete in this space include established suppliers in the healthcare technology sector, particularly those that have experience with large-scale procurement and delivery of high-value contracts in public health. The awarded contract may serve as a basis for future collaborations or contracts within the growing field of public health diagnostics.

## Notice

Nexar platforms and associated consumables to determine the presence or absence of SARS CoV-2 via End Point-PCR from saliva samples. Includes maintenance, support and training associated with the Goods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9959d1da-439e-4ac7-9538-11cbcca24199 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2020 - 14 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £117,928,510 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,928,510 |
| 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 | LGC GENOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 17:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9959d1da-439e-4ac7-9538-11cbcca24199

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9959d1da-439e-4ac7-9538-11cbcca24199
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHXU/8NiwWDEh1On3bBlr_Qz5lQEKVIS1x4vACTrH6MZj3yY
  2021-01-14 - DHSC LGC Contract for UHTP Machines and Consumables December 2020 (draft redaction 20210201) (002) HC_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHXZ/9J68G3mAgLB5HnrFvAqBFkMJSUCImAPyACn8Rr9MGOY
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - LGC

## Provenance

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