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Provision of Lateral Flow testing devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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17 Jan 2022 at 18:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency is conducting a procurement process titled "Provision of Lateral Flow testing devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens." This falls within the goods category, specifically involving diagnostic kits. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 17 December 2021. The contract duration runs from 17 December 2021 to 31 January 2022, with the total contract value estimated at £322.5 million. The supply addresses include various locations such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, following a selective procurement method under a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in diagnostic equipment or associated health services, particularly those with capabilities in high-volume production and rapid fulfilment. Companies positioned within the healthcare or medical supply industries, especially those that can meet the increasing demand driven by public health responses, would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the tender has responded to a surge in demand due to the Omicron variant, businesses that can demonstrate agility and capacity in managing large contracts would be advantageous in this market space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Lateral Flow testing devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens

Notice Description

Mass testing using lateral flow testing kits (LFTs) for the detection of Covid-19 viral antigens has become a key part of protecting the economy and saving lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. UKHSA has ensured the supply of LFTs by implementing a Dynamic Purchasing System (as advertised in a contract notice on the Find a Tender Service with reference C22033 on 5 March 2021). Further to that DPS, UKHSA published an Invitation to Tender on 27 July 2021 with reference C40441 for the supply of up to 600 million LTFs in packs of 7. This tender concluded and contracts were awarded in September 2021. The Omicron outbreak and its high transmissibility, which was not foreseeable by UKHSA, has led to a significant and urgent surge in demand for LFTs. As a result, it was necessary to fully utilise the supply of LFTs available under tender C40441 and then increase the volume of LFTs available under that tender to 713,500,000. This was necessary to ensure continuing supply of LFTs to the public, as any delay would risk the current stock of LFTs being exhausted thereby introducing a significant risk to public health. This modification (in the form of increased volume available under the tender) does not alter the overall nature of the contracts let under the tender process. In accordance with the allocation mechanism set out in the ITT, and following this modification, UKHSA entered into a contract with Innova Medical Group Inc on 17 December 2021 for the supply of LFTs. This order was made up of volume anticipated under the original tender as well as additional volume available as a result of this modification. The total value of both elements was PS322,500,000. The increase in price as a result of the modification does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contracts let under the original tender process. No further tender process was required to implement this modification because it meets the requirements set out in Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the reasons set out in this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7dd9231-126c-4496-b737-5139271e0106
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£322,500,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVA MEDICAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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