Planning

COVID-19 Sample Collection Consumables RFI

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Planning

25 Nov 2020 at 12:54

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Sep 2020 at 08:45

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Sep 2020 at 08:27

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Sep 2020 at 07:53

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Sep 2020 at 14:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently in the planning stage of procuring COVID-19 Sample Collection Consumables through a Request for Information (RFI). The RFI aims to identify potential suppliers capable of scaling up testing to meet the expected demand over the winter months. Key documents and specifications have been made available, and while the deadline for engagement is set for 30th September 2020, early responses are encouraged to facilitate timely procurement. The procurement is classified under the medical consumables category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical and healthcare supply industries, particularly those involved in manufacturing medical consumables such as swab test kits, diagnostic kits, and related accessories. Companies with expertise in supplying goods relevant to COVID-19 testing are well-positioned to compete, as the DHSC seeks to enhance its capability to manage testing demands effectively. This RFI could lead to ongoing partnerships and contracts that may support business growth in a critical sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COVID-19 Sample Collection Consumables RFI

Notice Description

In line with the Government's testing strategy, the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to procure sample collection consumables for COVID-19 testing in order to scale up testing to meet forecast demand for winter. To begin with, the DHSC would like to build an understanding of suppliers in the market who can support this scale up - hence the issuance of this RFI. Kindly click on the links below to access the relevant specification documents along with the RFI response excel. For the provision of responses to this RFI, please follow the "RFI Response Instructions" as highlighted in the "RFI Background & Context" sheet of the excel document. Although the end date for this RFI is 30/09/2020, we are requesting responses to be submitted as soon as possible. Thank you for your interest in this RFI - we appreciate your support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f4d31e1-168c-4cf7-ab07-608fe85a5060
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e830a4-f4e5-4530-ba52-114384a4e4ec
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

33192500 - Test tubes

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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 (DHSC)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

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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