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title: "Manufacture of automated LFT Cassette Assembly and Pick and Place Equipment"
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# Manufacture of automated LFT Cassette Assembly and Pick and Place Equipment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5301653-73f6-4823-8d21-c4a7e5c299ef

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care, located at 39 Victoria Street, London, has successfully completed a procurement process for the manufacture of automated LFT cassette assembly and pick and place equipment. This contract, valued at £3,308,752, falls under the industry category of electromechanical equipment (CPV code 31720000). The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period was from 30th November 2020 to 31st December 2021. The tendering process concluded on 30th November 2020, with the contract being awarded to Prodrive Automotive Technology (Europe) Limited.

This opportunity represents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of high-speed automated equipment. Companies specialising in electromechanical products, automation technology, or those focused on healthcare solutions could find this a lucrative area to compete in. Given the contract's substantial value and the limited procurement method employed, it may encourage larger firms or established suppliers in the sector to participate, thus creating competitive avenues for innovation and efficiency in the market.

## Notice

Provision of high speed automated LFT cassette assembly equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de151e92-8127-4e6f-963b-1f09f9b30484 |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,308,752 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,308,752 |
| 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 | PRODRIVE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2021 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de151e92-8127-4e6f-963b-1f09f9b30484

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de151e92-8127-4e6f-963b-1f09f9b30484
  4th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEzZ/AEG1XtPSWBIHom..rB2nP5zi6jCDz3oZNFQGDukH4kg
  Prodrive - Short Form Contract (27 11 2020) Signed_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEze/xZqTKI0PRh6LpAEiJjnPXoNTEJ7v4BvoMmYuAronvKI
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Prodrive Ltd

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