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SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test Kits

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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30 Mar 2021 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test Kits has been completed by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T), located in London, UK. The contract, valued at approximately £727.6 million, falls under the diagnostic supplies category, specifically for goods. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period commenced on 15 January 2021 and concluded on 28 February 2021. The relevant tender was awarded on 15 January 2021, with the public announcement made on 30 March 2021.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the manufacture, supply, and distribution of diagnostic medical supplies and consumables. Businesses that operate within the healthcare supply industry or those with capabilities in rapid testing products would be well-positioned to engage in future similar contracts. The scale of the procurement suggests that larger firms may have an advantage, although innovation and competitive pricing could favour smaller suppliers looking to enter this critical market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test Kits

Notice Description

Contract for Lateral Flow kits and consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5302f24-d0b7-430e-91b4-ee0df4f031d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2574d94-13d2-423f-b744-47330680fe02
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£727,614,408 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£727,614,408 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
15 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 (T&T)
Contact Name
DHSC Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVA MEDICAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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