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title: "Determine presence or absence of SARS CoV-2 via End Point PCR"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb790ed7-7acc-43aa-a369-cb7db26230da"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-16"
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# Determine presence or absence of SARS CoV-2 via End Point PCR

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb790ed7-7acc-43aa-a369-cb7db26230da

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, seeking services to determine the presence or absence of SARS CoV-2 via End Point PCR. This tender falls within the biomedical equipment industry category and was awarded with a total value of £10,658,400. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, concluding on 23rd August 2020, with the contract period spanning from the same date until 31st December 2020, primarily focused on the provision of goods.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biomedical equipment and diagnostics, particularly those capable of supplying the necessary platforms and software. Companies that engage in innovative medical technology manufacturing or healthcare solutions are well-positioned to compete for such tenders, particularly those looking to expand their footprint in the public health sector during critical times.

## Notice

Provision of Nexar platforms (and required software) to determine the presence or absence of SARS CoV-2 via End Point-PCR from saliva samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41ecb36-90bf-4996-aa87-581827eb12bc |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,658,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,658,400 |
| 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 | LGC GENOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2020 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41ecb36-90bf-4996-aa87-581827eb12bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41ecb36-90bf-4996-aa87-581827eb12bc
  16th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEqh/t4s9caqxsA7nSbw2gUbotumekkWFLxrNOyNmdxrNhCk
  22 08 2020 DHSC LGC Order Form and Terms and Conditions (Combined Final)_FinalSigned (Redacted 20201204)_LH HC (002)_Redacted

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