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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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Award

16 Sep 2021 at 16:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) for the provision of lateral flow testing devices aimed at detecting COVID-19 viral antigens. The call-off contract, valued at £243,360,000, was initiated following an Invitation to Tender published on 5 March 2021, with the tender period concluding on 2 September 2021. The awarded contract began on 3 September 2021 and will run until 31 July 2022. This selective procurement method involves a dynamic purchasing system, underscoring its targeted approach within the healthcare goods sector in England.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers of diagnostic kits, particularly companies involved in the manufacturing or distribution of medical testing devices. Businesses with the capability to provide high-quality lateral flow testing solutions will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their market presence. Potential competitors should include both established medical suppliers and innovative startups looking to penetrate the public health sector, especially in the wake of the ongoing demand for COVID-19 testing solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Second call off following an Invitation to Tender subsequent to a contract notice on the Find a Tender Service under the following reference C22033 on 5 March 2021. This call off was seeking requests to participate from providers of 7 pack lateral flow testing kits (Lot 1C) for the supply of such goods to DHSC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d21698e-5c5f-46e7-9029-787e9a27e2dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24249fb2-1e26-44cd-8ae8-f8dd6029082e
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
£243,360,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£243,360,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 6-12 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TANNER PHARMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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