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title: "Virus Testing Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7160a9a1-b710-4987-9aa9-a9e6308331eb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-17"
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# Virus Testing Supplies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7160a9a1-b710-4987-9aa9-a9e6308331eb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Virus Testing Supplies" was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care to provide essential medical consumables as part of the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating a focused selection process. The contract, valued at £6,488,022.74, covered the supply of goods starting from 12 May 2020 until 28 August 2020. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract having been awarded to China National Pharmaceutical Foreign Trade Corporation, which is located in Beijing, China.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical consumables and related goods, particularly those that can meet stringent health and safety regulations. Companies specialising in medical supplies, diagnostic equipment, and healthcare services may find this an ideal platform for growth, especially those looking to expand their footprint in the UK market amidst ongoing public health initiatives. Collaborations with large-scale suppliers or foreign trade corporations may also enhance competitive prospects within future tenders.

## 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/6c606f5f-6695-45db-a15d-ffb46840a975 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2020 - 28 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,488,022 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,488,022 |
| 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 | CHINA NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL FOREIGN TRADE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c606f5f-6695-45db-a15d-ffb46840a975

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c606f5f-6695-45db-a15d-ffb46840a975
  17th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE1F/O3baAQ_BdKn.mu5GixXF3iEDO3CVlxgOSx7aJVnVRD0
  Justification for Use of Article 32
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kElx/mQZQKl4TAoNQCRHT2ZBcj0i6_DPxxzl2DaGUX7tTf2E
  Signed_Redacted

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