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title: "Provision of PCR tests for the detection of SARS-CoV-2"
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# Provision of PCR tests for the detection of SARS-CoV-2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c065327a-05aa-4015-9dac-d273e69a6807

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which is seeking to procure "Provision of PCR tests for the detection of SARS-CoV-2". This falls under the diagnostic kits category within the health industry. The procurement is at the Award stage, having recently completed in April 2020, with a total contract value of £8,963,711.99. The associated contract period spans from 27th April 2020 to 31st May 2020. The project is based in London, with delivery required to multiple locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies and diagnostic products, particularly those capable of producing or supplying test kits. Companies with expertise in laboratory reagents and diagnostics are well-positioned to compete in future similar tenders. The competitive landscape may be better suited to larger firms due to the scale of the contract, although there may be opportunities for innovative smaller entities to collaborate or partner to meet the requirements outlined by the contracting authority.

## Notice

Supply of goods (test kits) for use as part of the UK Covid-19 testing strategy in support of Pillar 1 (NHS swab testing).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58534031-3650-4570-88e5-b5b29e762404 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2020 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,963,711 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,963,711 |
| 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 | ABBOTT LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 16:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58534031-3650-4570-88e5-b5b29e762404

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58534031-3650-4570-88e5-b5b29e762404
  18th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEt7/ICFRDHyNABKti9pAO0cbApWhggRu2bY7XtJBNQJoLLs
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Abbott Ltd
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEuP/wnrw83nU9rJ6gaiSVyp.GxFl_BzkXSmqrXtyf5DbK0M
  Abbott_Contract_Redacted2__

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