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title: "Virus Testing Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e19deb41-4f58-4a38-afb2-2cd2bc3061d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-10"
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# Virus Testing Supplies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e19deb41-4f58-4a38-afb2-2cd2bc3061d3

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care focuses on "Virus Testing Supplies" to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy. This procurement falls under the category of medical consumables and was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period concluded on 19 May 2020, and the contract, valued at £372,000, was awarded to Cambridge Bioscience Limited, effective from the same date until 31 July 2020. The location relevant to this procurement includes the United Kingdom and other territories such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in virus testing and related consumables. Companies capable of providing high-quality medical goods and those with an understanding of the urgent demands posed by health crises would be well-suited to participate in similar future procurements. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and establish robust relationships with public health authorities, leading to potential growth and expansion within the industry.

## 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/4d80aa69-43e8-4adb-aac3-184827f8e1dd |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £372,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £372,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d80aa69-43e8-4adb-aac3-184827f8e1dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d80aa69-43e8-4adb-aac3-184827f8e1dd
  10th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEck/fEa4FR.nc1p.qDXB91ovIwqR0JhRtnGKs_NgjMAmln8
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Cambridge Bioscience
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEk5/W70OIcOEPV3_evV5LbvlazsvtLIJrwYXcOGA3QxkBIc
  Cambridge Bioscience_Redacted

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