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title: "Provision of OptiGene GenieHT machines and Covid-19 RT-LAMP Test Kits"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cb08498a-7b66-451d-9f25-d0357d1e4839"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-01"
---

# Provision of OptiGene GenieHT machines and Covid-19 RT-LAMP Test Kits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb08498a-7b66-451d-9f25-d0357d1e4839

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Department of Health and Social Care seeking to acquire OptiGene GenieHT machines and Covid-19 RT-LAMP Test Kits, with a focus on supporting the UK’s Covid-19 testing strategy. This procurement falls under the healthcare industry category and the classification of diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total contract value of £322,762,223.59. The contract commenced on 5th August 2020 and concluded on 15th February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the healthcare supply chain, particularly those specialising in diagnostic equipment and testing kits. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying medical equipment, especially those who can offer innovative solutions to meet public health needs, would be well-positioned to leverage this market. Additionally, suppliers who can meet stringent regulatory and quality standards in the healthcare sector should consider similar tenders as a pathway to grow their business.

## Notice

Provision of goods 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/45af140b-12bd-46ea-a8fd-601e251b4837 |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2020 - 15 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £322,762,223 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £322,762,233 |
| 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 | OPTIGENE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45af140b-12bd-46ea-a8fd-601e251b4837

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45af140b-12bd-46ea-a8fd-601e251b4837
  1st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Optigene
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  DHSC_Optigene_Schedule_2_and_3_final
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  Optigene_Redacted

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