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title: "GeneXpert XVI Laptop - 8 modules and XPRSARS-COV2-CE-10 XPERT SARS - COV2 ASSAYS testing kits"
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# GeneXpert XVI Laptop - 8 modules and XPRSARS-COV2-CE-10 XPERT SARS - COV2 ASSAYS testing kits

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-979fcf12-5473-400c-ac03-b10e060cc53f

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## Summary

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust undertook a public procurement process for the purchase of a GeneXpert XVI Laptop and associated XPERT SARS - COV2 ASSAYS testing kits, valued at £164,656. This procurement falls under the medical equipment industry category and is based in Morpeth, England. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, necessitated by urgent circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tender period ended on 13th March 2020, with the contract period running from 23rd March to 17th July 2020, and the contract award was published on 10th August 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic systems or health technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovation and capacity to fulfill urgent healthcare needs would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. The expedited procurement method suggests a demand for rapid responses from suppliers who can provide high-quality medical products efficiently.

## Notice

Purchase of a GeneXpert XVI laptop and XPRSARS-COV2-CE-10 XPERT SARS - COV2 ASSAYS under Regulation 32 (2) (c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. In the specific cases and circumstances laid down in this regulation, contracting authorities may award public contracts by a negotiated procedure without prior publication. Insofar as is strictly necessary where, for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority, the time limits for the open or restricted procedures or competitive procedures with negotiation cannot be complied with. PPN 01/20 - Responding to Covid-19, issued March 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84d2ad4-99b5-49ea-8d1a-7a1d20faaa70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 17 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,656 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,656 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEPHEID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2020 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84d2ad4-99b5-49ea-8d1a-7a1d20faaa70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84d2ad4-99b5-49ea-8d1a-7a1d20faaa70
  10th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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