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title: "Purchase of Model LAC2 Robotics Enclosures"
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# Purchase of Model LAC2 Robotics Enclosures

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b93488ee-ebd3-4277-aba0-3313a2369acd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which has awarded a contract for the purchase of Model LAC2 Robotics Enclosures to support the Coronavirus mass testing programme. This tender falls under the medical equipment industry category and is located in London, with a contract period commencing on 16th October 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure, and the total contract value is £5,940,226.72.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the manufacture and supply of medical equipment and laboratory facilities. Companies that specialise in technology solutions for healthcare or have capabilities in producing high-quality lab enclosures would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, businesses looking to expand their footprint in public procurement within the health sector should consider engaging with relevant stakeholders to explore future opportunities.

## Notice

Purchase of Model LAC2 Robotics Enclosures from Bigneat Ltd to support the Coronavirus mass testing programme. To stand up mega labs there are substantial in-lab requirements - Class II cabinets are essential to handling active samples pre-RNA extraction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f71ec76a-b2af-4140-8edc-71f286521488 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,940,226 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,940,226 |
| 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 | BIGNEAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2020 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f71ec76a-b2af-4140-8edc-71f286521488

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f71ec76a-b2af-4140-8edc-71f286521488
  2nd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kETJ/mjgJhQGxv_I3qYlt6jHcGD4OYE2g2fr7hkaJ477.WpY
  201003 DHSC_Contract_for_Goods__Order_Form_Bigneat_ v1 (003)rocksig Bigneatsig_REDACTED (002)
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kETO/qLpDZxRb.caafVWkSgq7RD6DNsaVy3OIEdp_s33aGMo
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Bigneat Ltd

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