Planning

Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Apr 2021 at 09:40

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Apr 2021 at 10:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace" is currently in the planning stage, managed by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) based in London (SW1H 0EU). The authority is aiming to standardise the packaging for Covid-19 test kits to ensure continuity of supply, especially for the Home Channel, while meeting legal transport requirements. Key dates include an engagement event on 23rd April 2021, where interested suppliers can participate in a webinar and provide feedback through a Request for Information (RFI). The expected monthly volume for the project is approximately 2.4 million test kits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in packaging services, particularly those specialising in efficient and compliant solutions for medical consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on innovation and value in packaging design. Businesses that can demonstrate technical capacity and effectiveness in manufacturing could benefit substantially from this procurement, aligning with the NHS's mission to enhance access to testing for the UK population.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace

Notice Description

NHS Test and Trace is the national organisation under the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) responsible for conducting Covid-19 testing in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. NHS Test and Trace is seeking to procure the packaging requirements for the kitting of test kits specifically for the Home Channel, with continuity of supply being fundamental during this transition period. The ambition of NHS Test and Trace is to ensure that everyone who needs a test in the UK has access to one. The Home Channel is one of a number of convenient channels helping to facilitate Covid-19 testing. To support the Home Channel, NHS Test and Trace are looking to standardise the packaging requirements for the test kits to move to a more effective and economic packaging solution that can protect test kits in transport to homes as well as meeting the legal requirements to safely transport samples returned to test laboratories. This packaging also needs to be handled efficiently at laboratories to maximise testing throughput. Based on lab and end user feedback Test and Trace have designed a packaging solution to meet the requirements of the Home Test Channel. It includes an individual test kit cardboard box, a tamper seal, a double grip seal leakproof bag and an absorbent sheet to protect against leaks. The volume is anticipated to be approximately 2.4M individual test kits, kitted per month. Pre-engagement activity: We intend to run an initial supplier engagement event including a Webinar and RFI (prior to the issue of the tender) on Friday 23rd April at 10am. The Webinar is intended to provide those who may be interested in participating in this procurement with details of the outline business case and proposed procurement approach. The RFI is for the Authority to collect feedback on the packaging design (the practicalities of the design and the technical capacity to manufacture). In order to attend the webinar, please use the following link to register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-engagement-event-standardised-packaging-test-trace-tickets-150569841449 The RFI will be published prior to the webinar on our e-Procurement system, Atamis. Please register with your interest by Thursday 24th April using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Select "Find Opportunities" and then select the Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace opportunity. Once you have selected the Opportunity, press the "Register Interest" button to register your interest. Please note that all future correspondence for the event will be our e-Procurement System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a079207-e54f-4902-b2ec-07d0b9282916
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a58c2d5-0e99-4c02-822a-9fcfbc1096f2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

79920000 - Packaging and related services

79921000 - Packaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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 (T&T)
Contact Name
Test & Trace Market Engagement
Contact Email
ttmarketengagement@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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