---
title: "PCR TESTING KITS FOR COVID-19 DETECTION"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033442"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
published: "2022-05-05"
---

# PCR TESTING KITS FOR COVID-19 DETECTION

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033442

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the purchase of PCR testing kits for COVID-19 detection by NHS South West - Acutes, located in Torquay, UK. The tender, initiated as a limited procurement method without prior publication, is currently at the award stage. It was completed on 28 March 2022, with a contract value estimated at £71,456. The goods supplied are classified under diagnostic kits, specifically for COVID-19, and the requirement for these kits is linked to ongoing clinical trials, thereby presenting a critical need within the healthcare sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical supplies, particularly those specialising in diagnostic equipment and COVID-19-related products. Companies capable of providing compatible testing kits and demonstrating high quality and cost-effectiveness would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Additionally, firms with experience in clinical trials and testing requirements would find this contract particularly relevant as they can assist the NHS in their response to the continuing pandemic impact.

## Notice

Supply of Covid diagnostic testing kits. The total value stated in II.1.7 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.

### Procurement Information

THE ITEMS REQUIRED ARE TO ASSIST THE CONTRACTING AUTHORTIY TO RESPOND TO THE IMPACT OF COVID 19. THE TESTING KITS USED NEED TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH EXISITNG PLATFORMS. THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY HAS UKAS ACCREDITATION FOR A CLINICAL TRIAL INVOLVING THIS KIT, CONTINUITY REQUIRED FOR TRIAL PURPOSES AND CTDA APPROVED.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011685-2022 |
| 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 | 5 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,456 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| 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

- 5 May 2022 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011685-2022

## Notice URLs

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

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