Award

Contract for reimbursement of manufacturing costs with option to purchase goods

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

22 Jan 2021 at 17:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement contract was awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care for the manufacturing of lateral flow antigen tests for Sars-Covid-2, which includes an option to purchase additional tests. The contract, valued at £6,000,000, is categorised under diagnostic kits within the goods procurement category. The procurement process used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period commenced on 1st December 2020, concluding on 30th September 2021. The award was officially announced on 3rd December 2020, with the tender period ending on 1st December 2020, indicating an expedited process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses focusing on diagnostic equipment and manufacturing capabilities. Providers of medical testing technologies and suppliers of necessary components for diagnostics would find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Given the urgency and scale of health-related procurement, companies that specialise in innovative health solutions, alongside those capable of rapid manufacturing, have the potential to engage successfully in future similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for reimbursement of manufacturing costs with option to purchase goods

Notice Description

Manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for Sars-Covid-2, with the option to purchase further tests.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58371ffa-8c46-437c-adfb-9b373743a933
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cbbec8c-bef2-4e29-9c9e-9f4921a8eb79
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 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
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

SURESCREEN DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

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