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title: "Primer Design Ltd - Innovation - COVID19 Testing equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e10bc9d6-2eab-4596-9510-3f5b0b0825e4"
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# Primer Design Ltd - Innovation - COVID19 Testing equipment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e10bc9d6-2eab-4596-9510-3f5b0b0825e4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Primer Design Ltd - Innovation - COVID19 Testing equipment" was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care to acquire diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices in response to an urgent need related to NHS Pathology Networks. This contract, valued at £406,004,506, was awarded following a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 28 September 2020 and is set to conclude on 28 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in diagnostic equipment and related technological solutions, particularly those capable of responding swiftly to urgent healthcare demands. Companies that manufacture or supply testing instruments, machinery for evaluation, or equipment used in diagnostics would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The size of this contract indicates a substantial investment, paving the way for engaged suppliers to strengthen their market presence within the health sector.

## Notice

This procurement is essential in response to the extreme emergency related to increased demands across NHS Pathology Networks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3591073b-dcc8-40ca-82dc-dd98ec941dd1 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2020 - 28 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £406,004,506 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £406,004,506 |
| 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 | PRIMER DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3591073b-dcc8-40ca-82dc-dd98ec941dd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3591073b-dcc8-40ca-82dc-dd98ec941dd1
  20th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEFR/C8kFIasbj7I.Nkxovh6NuHIa8SKA7NBcHNSANSwfDEs
  Justification_for_Use_of_Article_32__Primer Design id 125
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEFW/0a.XEpAnsXhWLPDFwBk_JAjjG7TOqEVnG58sfxOiFmw
  20200927_Novacyt_Contract_for_Goods_and_Services_Execution_Version.rock_PrimerDesign_Redacted (005)_Redacted

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