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title: "Virus Testing Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9af4d22d-a11f-4c5e-a9a7-b42ccee87536"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-11"
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# Virus Testing Supplies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9af4d22d-a11f-4c5e-a9a7-b42ccee87536

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process for "Virus Testing Supplies" intended to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy. This procurement falls under the industry category of medical consumables and has a contract value of £725,000. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period commenced on 19 April 2020, concluding on 30 May 2020. The services were required at various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, with the tender period ending on 19 April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical consumables sector, particularly those specialising in virus testing technology and supplies. Companies that have experience in supplying medical products or who are involved in health technology solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with public procurement processes like this one can help businesses expand their market presence and contribute to crucial public health initiatives.

## Notice

Provision of virus testing supplies to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6cea8b-71af-4655-b2e3-0881c0a3db9e |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2020 - 30 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £725,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £725,000 |
| 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 | 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 | HUTCHISON TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2020 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6cea8b-71af-4655-b2e3-0881c0a3db9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6cea8b-71af-4655-b2e3-0881c0a3db9e
  11th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEev/F2GvEJt5ugV_EJ.awAqhulhpTT3hV3DaOoOQSyrLHqQ
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Hutchison Technologies Ltd
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEkt/Y_Wq1V77vvHqPy1UtqZ9k0DkaXywCdSUnhHzsbVMkTU
  Hutchison_Redacted

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