Tender

Antibody Testing Kits

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Dec 2020 at 12:47

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Dec 2020 at 10:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) is currently undertaking a procurement process for Antibody Testing Kits, classified under manual swab test kits and diagnostic kits. This tender, established as a Dynamic Purchasing System, has an estimated contract value of £100 million and a minimum value of £30 million. The procurement stage is in the Tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 21st January 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2021 and run until 1st February 2023, and it is applicable across various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of medical testing equipment and related technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in healthcare products, especially those focused on COVID-19 testing solutions, are well-suited to compete in this process. The selective procurement method employed here allows for targeted participation, supporting organisations capable of meeting the stringent requirements associated with healthcare contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Antibody Testing Kits

Notice Description

Owing to the developing nature of our response to COVID-19 the Contracting Authority is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System to facilitate the procurement of Testing Kits, technologies or Devices for the detection, analysis or monitoring of COVID-19 Antibodies. Suppliers can register interest at http://health.atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebf8334-bae6-4be9-91eb-282115347c45
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
LS2 7UB
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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