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Procurement of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Tests (Self-Tests)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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13 Apr 2023 at 14:51

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20 May 2021 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the procurement of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Tests. The tender involved a limited procurement method with a negotiated procedure without prior publication above the threshold. The contract value was £1,212,000,018.18 GBP, and the tender period ended on 12th March 2021. The contracting authority, DHSC, is based in London, UK, and the procurement falls under the goods category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses supplying diagnostic kits to engage in procurement processes with the Department of Health and Social Care. Companies dealing in medical devices, particularly in diagnostic kits and healthcare supplies, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract award date was 13th March 2021, with INNOVA MEDICAL GROUP INC being the supplier. Businesses looking to expand through public procurement in the healthcare industry should consider exploring such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Tests (Self-Tests)

Notice Description

The contract is to purchase Innova SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative test kits for self-test use. DHSC is the legal manufacturer of these devices and holds an Exceptional Use Authorisation for self-test from the MHRA, making these the only products currently authorised for use as a Covid-19 self-test kit in the UK. The products are NHS branded and come in packs of 7s

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-549de6f8-37cc-4aab-8e78-7646d9c35786
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1498801d-b2b0-4f49-ba67-573763376a9c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£1,212,000,018 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,212,000,018 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2021 - 28 Apr 2021 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
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

INNOVA MEDICAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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