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Fortress Diagnostics COVID-19 Antibody Test Kits

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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09 Mar 2021 at 17:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of COVID-19 antibody test kits, titled "Fortress Diagnostics COVID-19 Antibody Test Kits," was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care. This procurement falls under the diagnostic kits category within the goods industry. The contract was awarded for £750,000 on 12th January 2021, with the contract period commencing on the same date and concluding on 28th February 2021. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare and diagnostics sectors, particularly those capable of providing medical devices or similar goods. Companies, particularly those with expertise in diagnostic kit manufacturing, are well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature, as the demand for reliable COVID-19 testing solutions continues to be a critical need in public health responses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fortress Diagnostics COVID-19 Antibody Test Kits

Notice Description

Provision of Lateral Flow Devices for Covid-19 Testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4c28903-4c4c-42fb-a0a3-ebba01e9feea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb49d01e-edbf-448d-ba16-d8a9c2c3702f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 28 Feb 2021 1-6 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
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

UNA HEALTH

Further Information

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