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Manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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17 Feb 2021 at 17:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which has awarded a contract for the manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2. This contract, valued at approximately £503,430,000, was awarded on 15 January 2021 and is scheduled to run until 15 January 2023. The procurement method utilised was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and this contract falls under the category of diagnostic kits within the goods sector. The procurement stage is complete, with the relevant delivery addresses including various locations within the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing of medical diagnostic products, particularly those specialising in rapid testing technologies. Companies that excel in producing high-quality diagnostic kits and have robust supply chain capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete in future similar contracts. This is especially relevant for businesses aiming to innovate in health and safety solutions during public health emergencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2

Notice Description

Manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2. The Value of Contract (inc. any possible extensions, exc. VAT) stated in this Notice is not a committed value for the contract. Volumes supplied via this contract are forecast quarterly. The stated Value of Contract (inc. any possible extensions, exc. VAT) is an estimate based on projected volumes in the event that all potential contract extensions are enacted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a03a282c-1d44-4fe6-95b7-8432b656a44c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8339319b-b512-4820-a1e0-48bf8561ac3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
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
£503,430,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£503,430,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2021 - 15 Jan 2023 2-3 years
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
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
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

SURESCREEN DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

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