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Lateral Flow Testing Framework Agreement - First call-off

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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29 Apr 2021 at 22:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) is conducting a procurement process for the Lateral Flow Testing Framework Agreement, focusing on the supply of diagnostic kits in response to urgent national needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement is currently at the Award stage, with a total contract value of £91,520,000. The tender closed on 25th February 2021, and the contract commenced on 26th February 2021, running until 31st March 2021. The delivery addresses are situated in the United Kingdom, and the procurement method used was a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and diagnostic supplies sector, particularly for suppliers of lateral flow testing kits. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include those with the capacity to fulfil large-scale orders and those experienced in public health contracts. Given the urgent nature of the procurement, companies that can demonstrate reliability, compliance, and swift delivery will be particularly competitive in this landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lateral Flow Testing Framework Agreement - First call-off

Notice Description

In light of the urgent requirement and as part of national measures to deal with the covid-19 pandemic, DHSC has a requirement for the supply of Lateral Flow Testing Kits. The procurement has appointed bidders to the framework. The procurement was undertaken on an accelerated basis (Regulation 27(5) PCR). This is the second call-off from the Framework Agreement Due to system changes made by Contracts Finder and the fact that this contract has been signed by the contracting authority with retrospective effect, the contract award date reported in the Awarded Information Section refers to the day before the services commenced as opposed to the date on which the contract was signed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f0562d8-6337-4685-a299-e43a71bc37db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07b5d2be-5edc-4755-87ff-548039522748
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£91,520,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,520,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 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 (T&T)
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TANNER PHARMA

Further Information

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