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Provision of Lateral Flow testing devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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Award

16 Sep 2021 at 16:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of lateral flow testing devices aimed at detecting COVID-19 viral antigens. This tender, valued at £271,560,000, was conducted under a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 6th September 2021 and is set to run until 31st July 2022. The procurement process involved requesting participation from suppliers of 7 pack lateral flow testing kits, with the procurement stage marked as awarded as of the announcement date, 16th September 2021, in London, England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare products sector, especially those skilled in the manufacturing and distribution of diagnostic kits. Companies with capabilities in producing lateral flow testing devices are well-suited to compete, as this procurement supports the ongoing need for effective COVID-19 testing solutions. Engaging in similar future tenders can lead to substantial business growth, particularly for larger enterprises that can meet the capacity demands outlined in such government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Lateral Flow testing devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens

Notice Description

Second 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-870388a7-7a62-48e3-88ae-0abf57210444
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f21c4c5-7bf5-4cb2-ae62-9de239710df3
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
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
£271,560,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£271,560,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 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 (T&T)
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STERILAB SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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