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title: "GB-Weymouth: Covid rapid testing kits"
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# GB-Weymouth: Covid rapid testing kits

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90756af7-8ea8-4b9b-aa90-93425076e7d7

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## Summary

The contract titled "GB-Weymouth: Covid rapid testing kits" was initiated by Cefas, a public body based in Lowestoft, UK. This procurement, classified under hygiene monitoring and testing equipment, involves the provision of sequencing services for SARS-CoV-2 RNA samples. The contract value is £50,000, with the contract period running from 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021. The procurement process reached its completion stage on 5 October 2020, with all submissions for the tender having closed prior to this date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and laboratory services, particularly those providing equipment or services related to testing and monitoring. Companies that can supply hygiene monitoring equipment, checking and testing apparatus, or well-testing equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with Cefas could lead to further collaborations in public health projects amid ongoing demand for effective testing solutions.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 15 March 2021 for the following reason: Incorrect supplier detail which have now been amended. Contract start date is 29/01/2021.(Sequencing services for 100-200 SARS-CoV-2 RNA samples per week. Service to include RT-PCR, miniprep and sequencing. Sequencing data will be provided to Cefas for bioinformatics.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e40ed1a-1699-4f6b-8411-018e9e2df329 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38910000 - Hygiene monitoring and testing equipment
- 43121500 - Well-testing equipment

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2021 at 13:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e40ed1a-1699-4f6b-8411-018e9e2df329
- 15 Mar 2021 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e40ed1a-1699-4f6b-8411-018e9e2df329

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e40ed1a-1699-4f6b-8411-018e9e2df329
  15th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=578878541
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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