Tender

Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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23 Sep 2021 at 13:31

Tender Notice
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25 Aug 2021 at 14:25

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14 Jun 2021 at 14:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace" aimed at improving packaging solutions for Covid-19 testing kits in the UK. This procurement process falls under the goods category and is structured as an open tender, broken down into five distinct lots which suppliers can bid for individually or collectively. The tender period is set to conclude on 29th September 2021, with contracts expected to commence on 1st November 2021 and last until 31st March 2022. The total value of the procurement is approximately £5,760,000, and it will take place in London, specifically at the Department's address in SW1H 0EU.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the packaging sector, particularly those focused on producing cartons, bags, and medical consumables. Companies that are able to offer innovative and efficient packaging solutions aligned with safety regulations will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. The urgency surrounding this procurement due to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic means that suppliers prepared to meet accelerated timeframes and demonstrate reliability will have a competitive advantage. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is open to bids from varied suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace

Notice Description

NHS Test and Trace is the national organisation under the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) responsible for conducting Covid-19 testing in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The ambition of NHS Test and Trace is to ensure that everyone who needs a test in the UK has access to one DHSC are looking to standardise the packaging requirements for the test kits to move to a more effective and economic packaging solution that can protect test kits in transport to homes as well as meeting the legal requirements to safely transport samples returned to test laboratories. This packaging also needs to be handled efficiently at laboratories to maximise testing throughput. DHSC are now advising the market of our intention to procure these goods. This procurement will be broken down into 5 Lots: LOT 1 individual sample return box, LOT 2 a grip seal bag, LOT 3 an absorbent sheet (to protect against leaks), LOT 4 a tamper evident seal and LOT 5 a mailing bag. Suppliers can bid for 1 or multiple Lots. Suppliers instructions: the opportunity will be available on the DHSC Atamis eTendering System. Select this link to access and register your organisation to the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome if you have not already done so. Select 'Find Opportunities' and then select the 'Packaging Standardisation for Test & Trace (ITT stage)' opportunity. Once you have selected the Opportunity, press the 'Register Interest' button to register your interest. Once the tender pack is published you can review documents, send clarification messages, submit the response, or decline to respond, if you decide not to participate in the opportunity. We are planning to issue the tender pack on Wednesday 25th August, an automatic message will be sent notifying you as long as you have expressed your interest against this opportunity. For further assistance please consult the online help, or the eTendering help desk. DHSC expressly reserves the rights: (i) to use a reverse auction; (ii) to cancel this procurement at any stage; (iii) to not award any contract as a result of the procurement Please note that all future correspondence for the event will be our e-Procurement System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15edd5aa-9539-4d02-acd1-0eeaf1e57904
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef2b2d0-0206-468f-a4e3-b85de8f5b8b9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

18930000 - Sacks and bags

18933000 - Mail or parcel bags

30192800 - Self-adhesive labels

30199760 - Labels

33140000 - Medical consumables

44617100 - Cartons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,760,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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