Tender

Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions

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

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18 Dec 2020 at 17:13

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25 Nov 2020 at 12:24

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10 Nov 2020 at 20:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) in the United Kingdom was conducting a tender for "Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions" aimed at sourcing a volume order of rapid diagnostic tests for the detection of coronavirus antigens. This procurement process utilised the Open Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and is proceeding under an accelerated timetable due to the urgent requirements linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. The tender period ended on 25th November 2020, and the contract was set to run from 16th December 2020 to 31st March 2021, categorised under goods, specifically diagnostic kits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies and diagnostic devices sectors, particularly those specialising in rapid testing technologies and medical consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with established expertise in manufacturing and supplying diagnostic kits would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. As the demand for effective testing solutions rises in the current health climate, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with rigorous quality standards and rapid delivery capabilities stand to gain from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions

Notice Description

Lateral flow tests are used for the rapid (typically 10-30 minutes) detection of a coronavirus antigen. The test strip itself is composed of a nitrocellulose membrane, retained within typically a plastic housing with a window at one end with a sample pad for the addition of the sample and a window at the other end showing a visual positive or negative result dependant on the presence of the virus. The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) has a requirement for the provision of a volume order of Lateral flow test across up to a 4 month duration. This procurement process is being conducted using the Open Procedure, in accordance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement is using an accelerated timetable in accordance with Regulation 27(5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the current state of urgency faced by the Authority in implementing measures to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9daf895-6fd6-4f63-a862-f2828294f899
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d5997e-f4a1-4f06-83ca-8db6405b5fe0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

33127000 - Immuno-analysis devices

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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 (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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