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title: "VWR International Limited"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95e41cc4-d8cd-47f4-a879-10df5d6b8110"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# VWR International Limited

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95e41cc4-d8cd-47f4-a879-10df5d6b8110

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of PCR equipment and consumables, aimed at supporting the UK Covid-19 Testing strategy, has been completed. This contract was awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care, with an awarded value of £2,119,113.60, VAT included. The procurement method utilised was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period concluding on 3rd April 2020, and the contract in effect from 3rd April 2020 until 31st March 2021. The relevant industry category is medical equipment, with delivery addresses spanning the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the healthcare and medical equipment sectors, particularly those offering innovative solutions for testing technology. Companies that manufacture or supply medical equipment, especially PCR-related products, would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts. The increased focus on healthcare and the need for efficient testing solutions create an environment ripe for business growth in this essential industry.

## Notice

Provision of PCR equipment and consumables as part of the UK Covid-19 Testing strategy in support of Pillar 1 - NHS laboratory testing. Awarded value is VAT incl, PO value is VAT excl.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7435e7cc-7bad-4946-b3cc-21f47af4c888 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,119,113 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,119,113 |
| 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 | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2021 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7435e7cc-7bad-4946-b3cc-21f47af4c888

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7435e7cc-7bad-4946-b3cc-21f47af4c888
  22nd January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE0q/.fK_S.KrHESJcqjz953mVEIBLQ9jyvZwH0BzwhzFo3M
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - VWR
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFJF/8RzRHxy4419325oBs1t9pW2UuFZQmoma7wq.hbyu404
  PO_final_Redacted

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