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title: "Supply of Covid-19 Consumables"
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# Supply of Covid-19 Consumables

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d31aad1a-abec-459f-a096-b81e53e13b97

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Supply of Covid-19 Consumables" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care, focusing on the medical consumables industry. The tender, which has been awarded, aimed to supply consumables for Covid-19 testing using Thermo-Fisher Kingfisher instruments and had a contract value of £64,622,208. The procurement method employed was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, falling under a limited category. The tender period concluded on 4th April 2020, with the contract effective from the same date and concluding on 29th July 2020. The delivery addresses include various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of medical consumables, particularly those with capabilities in Covid-19 testing equipment and materials. While the awarded contract is now complete, companies that specialise in large-scale production or innovative medical technologies may find future similar tenders beneficial for expansion. Businesses looking to compete should ideally have a robust supply chain and compliance with industry standards for medical supplies to align with the contracting authority's requirements.

## Notice

Supply of consumables for Covid-19 testing using Thermo-Fisher Kingfisher instruments 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/3b3d44d4-ecf4-403c-9d2d-2ebeec7eb268 |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2020 - 29 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,622,208 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,622,208 |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b3d44d4-ecf4-403c-9d2d-2ebeec7eb268

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b3d44d4-ecf4-403c-9d2d-2ebeec7eb268
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEtl/MCXRkbyEjhL4eLE.crar0NN0fXtplkaU95wPxHIdhv4
  Justification_for_Use_of_Article_32_Life Technologies Ltd
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFIl/IbNY476.TjTEWUXKZ7Gd0G_tqSxsD_0NcAf3HWLp3wE
  PO_Redacted

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