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title: "New Testing Technology Validation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7888c0be-d4da-4363-9936-0d28a163dd14"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-16"
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# New Testing Technology Validation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7888c0be-d4da-4363-9936-0d28a163dd14

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "New Testing Technology Validation." This procurement falls under the medical equipment industry category and represents a total value of £71,717. The contract, which aimed to support the Mass Testing Programme by procuring Coronavirus CoviTact saliva tests and DeNIRO near-infrared detectors, was awarded on 11 November 2020 and is based in London, with a contract period running from 26 October 2020 to 2 November 2020. The procurement method utilised was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic technologies and testing solutions. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying innovative medical devices would be particularly well-suited to pursue similar contracts, as the ongoing demand for testing technologies in healthcare continues to grow. This procurement not only opens avenues for suppliers but also encourages advancements in health-related technologies, fostering business growth in a vital industry.

## Notice

In support of the Mass Testing Programme, this contract is to procure a small batch of Coronavirus CoviTact saliva tests and DeNIRO near-infrared detectors to enable the Technical Validation Group (TVG) on behalf of DHSC to validate the supplier's proprietary new testing technology, with no commitment beyond this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f6bff1-f78a-4fc3-bf08-e4e7fec8e88d |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2020 - 2 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,717 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,717 |
| 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 | DETACT DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2020 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f6bff1-f78a-4fc3-bf08-e4e7fec8e88d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f6bff1-f78a-4fc3-bf08-e4e7fec8e88d
  16th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEqI/pZB28Vzi0RMkMCtYxpbVUgUgln2FYxYrgPrcEEknF.M
  DHSC_Contract_for_Goods__Order_Form_Detact_ValidationV3 2 (REDACTED)_Redacted

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