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title: "Virus Testing Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a78de756-9886-4cb6-a0cb-8ed1c2be22bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-10"
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# Virus Testing Supplies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a78de756-9886-4cb6-a0cb-8ed1c2be22bd

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## Summary

The procurement process for Virus Testing Supplies, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, is aimed at supporting the UK's COVID-19 Testing Strategy. This competitive tender, classified under medical consumables, was awarded for a total value of £5,320,000. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiating procedure without prior publication, and the contract period runs from 24th June 2020 to 15th January 2021, with relevant delivery addresses spanning from the UK to European territories and beyond. The award was published on 10th December 2020, marking the completion of this procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical supplies and consumables. Suppliers capable of providing virus testing materials and related products that meet the stringent requirements of government health contracts would be well-suited to participate in future procurements. The focus on supporting public health initiatives amidst the pandemic highlights a growing demand for reliable partnerships in the healthcare industry, potentially benefiting SMEs with relevant expertise.

## 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/784d24b7-bf9b-438e-8bbd-017e7a122b8d |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2020 - 15 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,320,000 |
| 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 | ORIGIN PACKAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 17:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784d24b7-bf9b-438e-8bbd-017e7a122b8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784d24b7-bf9b-438e-8bbd-017e7a122b8d
  10th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE1A/ZEj_Qr1xi1B_56ncdaitJ.HJrCz7fSZrZSzDv9_0lNM
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Origin Packaging
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEk1/.sgd1twTySNsAGNql3d5xbQz.hXbKd84A9vv2Vf9_F0
  Origin_Redacted

## Provenance

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