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title: "Life Science Group - Virus Testing Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f575518d-643f-456b-9c47-f9749a340120"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-10"
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# Life Science Group - Virus Testing Supplies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f575518d-643f-456b-9c47-f9749a340120

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process titled "Life Science Group - Virus Testing Supplies," aimed at providing medical consumables to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy. This tender, classified under the CPV code 33140000, was awarded for a total value of £640,000 and was procured using a limited method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 7th June 2020 and concluded on 15th September 2020, with key activities taking place in London, UK, and delivery extending to various regions including British Overseas Territories and the Isle of Man.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in virus testing equipment and related consumables. Companies with experience in supplying to government health departments or those capable of scaling operations to meet urgent public health needs would find themselves well-placed to compete. The procurement represents a chance for growth in an industry that continues to evolve in response to global health challenges.

## 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/c3e66b70-3b36-4f9a-a2f2-8fc84f783450 |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2020 - 15 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £640,000 |
| 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 | LIFE SCIENCE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 16:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e66b70-3b36-4f9a-a2f2-8fc84f783450

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e66b70-3b36-4f9a-a2f2-8fc84f783450
  10th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEcp/6Lgx9qviPfPSQ308vUbJGJEByU.H3JY.hCSthBsE844
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - LSG
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEjR/._aBA1LzUaXa8cRmCafpFhS5kUr8xfdwtfZYRzvonWg
  LSG_Contract_Ext_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEjM/vNU0GkJIwn3CRmkWX6hdQeEmpSkhEZ_XTwBTaWKyr4M
  LSG_Contract_Redacted

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