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LFD Self Test: Reg 32

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has conducted a procurement process titled "LFD Self Test: Reg 32" for the mass testing of Covid-19 using lateral flow testing kits (LFTs). The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically for diagnostic kits, and took place in London, with an urgent need arising from the Omicron variant. The procurement utilised a limited method known as the negotiated procedure without prior publication, given the emergency nature of the situation. The contract, awarded to Innova Medical Group Inc., totals £215,000,000 and commenced on 29 December 2021, with a contract period ending on 31 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of diagnostic kits, especially those with the capability to respond to urgent public health needs. Companies with expertise in lateral flow testing technology or those that can swiftly scale operations to meet large demand are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. The rapid response required by UKHSA during the pandemic indicates a preference for suppliers who can demonstrate agility and reliability in their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LFD Self Test: Reg 32

Notice Description

Mass testing using lateral flow testing kits (LFTs) for the detection of Covid-19 viral antigens has become a key part of protecting the economy and saving lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. UKHSA has ensured the supply of LFTs by implementing a Dynamic Purchasing System (as advertised in a contract notice on the Find a Tender Service with reference C22033 on 5 March 2021) and procuring LFTs competitively through that DPS. A further competitive tender through the DPS is currently in progress. The Omicron outbreak and its high transmissibility has however led to an urgent and unforeseeable surge in demand for LFTs. Due to this urgency, UKHSA is unable to comply with the time periods required for a further competitive tender (whether under the DPS or otherwise), as any delay will risk the current stock of competitively-procured LFTs being exhausted thereby introducing a significant risk to public health. UKHSA has therefore used the negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to award a contract to Innova Medical Group Inc on 29 December 2021 for PS215,000,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-661fa664-d908-41a6-b912-7dc1235cbe0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cf8197-153e-4268-a50f-a1eea54e00af
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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
£215,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£215,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
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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