---
title: "Provision of Seegene rapid in-house SARS CoV 2 Testing System and Variant of Concern (VOC) testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02db6b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2021-10-04"
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# Provision of Seegene rapid in-house SARS CoV 2 Testing System and Variant of Concern (VOC) testing

Buyer: BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02db6b

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## Summary

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Seegene rapid in-house SARS CoV 2 Testing System and Variant of Concern (VOC) testing." This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method was a limited procedure whereby there was no prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 31 August 2021, with an awarded amount of £300,000. The delivery location for this procurement was specified as the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust in the UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the health technology and medical supply sectors. Companies that specialise in providing laboratory equipment and testing systems, particularly in relation to Covid-19 or similar health emergencies, would be particularly well-suited to participate in such contracts. Additionally, suppliers with a proven track record in delivering timely and critical health solutions may find potential avenues for growth through ongoing collaborations with public health authorities like the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

## Notice

Provision of Seegene rapid in-house SARS CoV 2 Testing System and Variant of Concern (VOC) testing

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Seegene rapid in-house SARS CoV 2 Testing System and Variant of Concern (VOC) testing

### Procurement Information

No reasonable alternative exists for this procurement, it is in the public interest and is required to enable the Regional Virology Laboratory to meet Covid-19 surge testing requirements. The absence of competition is not a result of the artificial narrowing of the parameters of the procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024621-2021 |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 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 | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 7AB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Blackstaff |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024621-2021
- 31 Aug 2021 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021500-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://belfasttrust.hscni.net/
- https://www.accuscience.ie/

## Provenance

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