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Coronavirus AG Rapid Test Cassette (Swab)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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26 Nov 2020 at 16:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care has completed a procurement process for the supply of Coronavirus AG Rapid Test Cassette (Swab) kits as part of a public health initiative. This contract, valued at £148.5 million, falls under the goods category, specifically classified as diagnostic supplies. The procurement method utilised was a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication, and the contract period commenced on 9th October 2020, concluding on 31st December 2020. This procurement was actively managed, with the award date documented as 9th October 2020, and the contract is to be delivered to various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical diagnostic tools, particularly those specialising in Lateral Flow kits. Companies well-suited to participate in such tenders include SMEs with experience in healthcare product procurement and larger firms equipped to handle substantial supply contracts. Engaging in this sector can lead to growth, especially given the ongoing demand for medical supplies in response to public health needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coronavirus AG Rapid Test Cassette (Swab)

Notice Description

Contract for Lateral Flow kits and consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdce9f75-8d9b-4081-8ff7-1ac4dfe45f35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e4cd8c1-25ca-4968-8387-c02b71ebe3dc
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

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,500,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,500,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 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 & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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

TANNER PHARMA

Further Information

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