Award

Contract for the manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for Sars-Covid-2

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

07 May 2021 at 12:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully awarded a contract for the manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for Sars-Covid-2, responding to the UK's urgent need for increased testing capabilities. This contract, valued at £1,152,000,000, falls within the goods category, specifically classified under diagnostic kits (CPV Code 33141625). The contract period commenced on 16th February 2021 and will run until 15th February 2023. The procurement process was conducted through a limited method, utilising a negotiated procedure without prior publication, concluding the tender period on 15th February 2021.

This significant contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics and testing supplies. Companies that have expertise in manufacturing medical devices, particularly those capable of producing diagnostic kits, would find this an ideal platform to enhance their market presence. The scale of the contract suggests that larger companies or consortiums, rather than small or voluntary community sector enterprises, are best positioned to participate in future tenders within this sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for Sars-Covid-2

Notice Description

Manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for Sars-Covid-2 to respond to the urgent and growing need for more testing for the population of the UK. Due to system changes made by Contracts Finder and the fact that this contract has been signed by the contracting authority with retrospective effect (as reflected in the related FTS notice), the contract award date reported in the Awarded Information Section refers to the day before services commenced as opposed to the date on which the contract was signed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42d3b45c-563c-4600-8c08-bac4513fd7bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ed5634-ba5f-40d6-aed2-3306bf5acd5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,152,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,152,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2021 - 15 Feb 2023 1-2 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL ACCESS DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

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