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title: "Labs - UK manufactured Testing Kits (Swabs, VTM and Tube)"
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# Labs - UK manufactured Testing Kits (Swabs, VTM and Tube)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93376b96-6bf3-4365-bc0f-c2024e03e5b8

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## Summary

The procurement process is related to the supply of UK manufactured testing kits, specifically swabs, VTM, and tubes, valued at approximately £2.33 million. The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) is the contracting authority based in London, SW1P 3HX. The tender process was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period began on 10th April 2020, ending on 31st December 2020. The tender was formally awarded on 6th April 2020, and the award notice was published on 1st October 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the medical consumables sector, to engage with a significant public procurement contract. Companies like MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT CO. (BATH) LIMITED have already participated in this process, indicating a need for suppliers who can provide compliant and high-quality medical products. Businesses that focus on the manufacturing and supply of medical consumables may find this contracting process a fruitful avenue to expand their operations and establish long-term relationships with public health authorities.

## Notice

UK manufactured Testing Kits (Swabs, VTM and Tube)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76fae568-e440-4711-9964-4b7e7ba7b05c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,335,675 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,335,675 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| 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 | MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT CO.(BATH)LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76fae568-e440-4711-9964-4b7e7ba7b05c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76fae568-e440-4711-9964-4b7e7ba7b05c
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Nafg/CEbeySf9FfjBz9oKquSWM3vbf0UjW7HLU6Sl9KUvsQw
  A13072861 (005)_Redacted

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