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Quality Control Testing of Lateral Flow Test Kits

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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31 Mar 2021 at 13:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) seeking services for "Quality Control Testing of Lateral Flow Test Kits." With a total contract value of £376,550, the procurement falls within the laboratory services industry category. This contract is at the award stage, having been awarded to Intertek on 16 December 2020, with the contract running from 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021. Delivery addresses include locations across the UK and British Overseas Territories, with the procurement method being selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those that can offer expertise in quality control and testing of medical equipment, specifically antigen test kits. Companies with capabilities in ensuring regulatory compliance and operational integrity in medical products may find this tender particularly suited to their offerings. The procurement process encourages large suppliers who can meet the rigorous testing demands and standards required by the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Control Testing of Lateral Flow Test Kits

Notice Description

To obtain independent assurance that SARS CoV-2 Antigen qualitative test kits for clinical samples are consistently performing accurately in line with manufacturer claims and to identify any batches of test kits that may not be operating optimally. To obtain independent assurance that the test kit sampling swabs are sterile prior to use. The consequence of doing nothing is that the tests above an expected failure rate will be delayed deploying into the mission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6bf456e-331a-44be-837a-6b58329a6f0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fe63e6-1a74-412c-82e7-d2629f5defb9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£376,550 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£376,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 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
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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

INTERTEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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