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Provision of lateral flow devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2023 at 15:11

Award

21 Mar 2022 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of lateral flow devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens. The contract, valued at £237,800,000 GBP, was procured through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 23rd February 2022 to 20th August 2022. The buying organisation is located in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement fell under the goods category. The tender period ended on 4th January 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing diagnostic kits to compete for contracts in the healthcare industry. Suppliers of lateral flow testing kits could find this contract particularly relevant. The procurement stage has passed the award phase, indicating a closed opportunity. Businesses dealing with medical devices and testing kits would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future through dynamic purchasing systems. Understanding the specific requirements outlined in the contract notice is crucial for businesses looking to expand their presence in the healthcare procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of lateral flow devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens

Notice Description

Third call off following an Invitation to Tender subsequent to a contract notice on the Find a Tender Service under the following reference C22033 on 5 March 2021. This call off was seeking requests to participate from providers of 7 pack lateral flow testing kits (Lot 1C) for the supply of such goods to DHSC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70e3eac3-245d-41c1-a40e-c7a350417962
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35199e3a-9b1d-4df4-b394-92e1db0695dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£237,800,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£237,800,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2022 - 20 Aug 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

MEDCO SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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