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title: "Life technologies - Provision of Consumables for PCR Testing"
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# Life technologies - Provision of Consumables for PCR Testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9104847-9ec5-497b-b8ba-69668d13420e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is facilitating a procurement process for the "Provision of Consumables for PCR Testing," aimed at supporting the national response to Covid-19. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as diagnostic supplies (CPV: 33124130). The tender was awarded on 29 July 2020, and the contract period runs until 31 January 2021. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, reflecting a nationwide requirement for consumables necessary for PCR testing across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare diagnostics, supply chain logistics, and medical consumables. Companies equipped to handle large-scale production and distribution of diagnostic supplies will find this tender particularly relevant. The scale of the contract, with a total value of £331,791,068, offers a viable pathway for businesses to expand their market reach by partnering with public health organisations during a critical period in the ongoing management of public health challenges.

## Notice

DHSC discharges duties on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health within scope of the Civil Contingencies Act (2004).Lighthouse Laboratories perform approved and accredited PCR testing using consumables supplied by Thermo Fisher Scientific. Continued use of this assay and consumables ensures interchangeability and interoperability with the existing equipment installations. In response to the recent COVID-19 outbreak and to expand capacity in the existing Lighthouse Lab network, DHSC will purchase consumables for PCR testing from Thermo Fisher to support the national response to Covid-19.This is a nationwide requirement and will include the purchase of consumables to support in these unforeseen circumstances. In light of this, DHSC has awarded a direct award under Lot 1 of the PHE Microbiology framework to Thermo Fisher Scientific (Life Technologies) for the provision of consumables for use in PCR testing for Covid-19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01d57f7-14a9-49ea-9a44-5fdce97dc282 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £331,791,068 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £331,791,068 |
| 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

- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2020 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01d57f7-14a9-49ea-9a44-5fdce97dc282

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01d57f7-14a9-49ea-9a44-5fdce97dc282
  27th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDvv/Lih3p1DoPYZHt4l4TOU.x4J81eqyNJpfTzEWphF_bfU
  Appendix_A Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDvq/bblEkKsqdoSQjIkSdcFvzT4Uty25.HMIF3KmbRNZ0j4
  Thermo_Fisher__PHE_Public_Health_Microbiology_Framework_Apendix_1_Order_Form_SIGNED Redacted

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