---
title: "TSDFT - COVID TEST KITS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bee0"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bee0.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-06-22"
---

# TSDFT - COVID TEST KITS

Buyer: TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bee0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking to supply COVID diagnostic testing kits. This procurement falls under the goods category and is aimed at supporting ongoing clinical trials associated with COVID-19. The contract was awarded based on a limited procurement method without prior publication, with a total estimated value of £500,000. The awarded contract is currently active, and the delivery location is specified as Torbay Hospital in the UK, which is in the South West region. The relevant procurement stage is the Award stage, which was initiated on April 1, 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the healthcare sector, particularly those in the diagnostics and medical supply industry. Companies capable of providing high-quality COVID diagnostic kits and meeting the technical specifications are well-suited to compete for such contracts. As the demand for COVID-19 testing continues to evolve, suppliers that can ensure swift delivery and responsiveness to changing requirements will be particularly advantageous in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

SUPPLY OF COVID DIAGNOSTIC TESTING KITS. THE TOTAL VALUE STATED REPRESENTS AN ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURE. ACTUAL EXPENDITURE MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER DEPENDENT ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF KITS REQUIRED AND SUPPLIED BASED ON EVOLVING DEMAND.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SUPPLY OF COVID DIAGNOSTIC TESTS THE TOTAL VALUE STATED EPRESENTS AN EXSTIMATE OF EXPENDITURE. ACTUAL EXPENDITURE MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER DEPENDENT ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF KITS REQUIRED AND SUPPLIED BASED ON EVOLVING DEMAND.

### Procurement Information

THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY IS PART OF A UKAS ACREDDITED TRIAL FOR THESE TESTS. CONTINUITY IS REQUIRED FOR TRIAL PURPOSES.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014189-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SOUTHWESTREG ION |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK42 Torbay |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEPHEID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2021 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014189-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
- https://www.cepheid.com/en
- https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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