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title: "Virus Testing Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d22bdd69-fc98-4333-b337-0e799c846cfe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-17"
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# Virus Testing Supplies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d22bdd69-fc98-4333-b337-0e799c846cfe

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Virus Testing Supplies" has been completed by the Department of Health and Social Care, based in London (SW1H 0EU). The contract falls under the medical consumables category and was initiated to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy. The procurement method employed was a limited tender process, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a contract value of £1,193,666.26. The contract period commenced on 12th May 2020 and concluded on 22nd July 2020, marking this as an important government initiative in response to the pandemic.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the medical supplies sector, particularly those capable of supplying essential testing materials. Companies with expertise in medical consumables and those positioned to meet large-scale requirements through negotiations would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on efficient delivery to various locations, including the UK and overseas territories, also highlights the potential for international collaborations and partnerships within this industrial landscape.

## 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/cd6c9edd-5ff3-4bb1-b0bd-6a40ff36d7bf |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2020 - 22 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,193,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,193,666 |
| 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 | CHINA NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL FOREIGN TRADE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6c9edd-5ff3-4bb1-b0bd-6a40ff36d7bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6c9edd-5ff3-4bb1-b0bd-6a40ff36d7bf
  17th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE1G/CQyrd3rCV_4dveuyrryE4srbWKr6bGC4KZ8yKdYEQHc
  Justification for Use of Article 32
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kElw/9ghaKJIogMAOW8UgQP_k6DyKtwymvEs4fOY8GaRaKoY
  Signed_Redacted

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