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Provision of Rapid Covid-19 test kits

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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18 Dec 2020 at 16:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process for the provision of Rapid Covid-19 test kits. This initiative is part of the UK's Covid-19 Testing strategy focused on surveillance testing, classified under the CPV code for diagnostic kits. The procurement was carried out using a limited negotiative procedure without prior publication and was valued at £3,300,000. The contract period runs from 23rd March 2020 to 31st May 2020, with the tender period having ended on 23rd March 2020. The delivery addresses include the United Kingdom and its territories.

This completed tender represents significant business growth opportunities for health technology companies and suppliers of diagnostic equipment. Businesses involved in the manufacturing or distribution of health-related goods, particularly those working with Covid-19 related products, could find themselves well-positioned to engage in future tenders in this sector. As the landscape evolves, partnerships with public health authorities, such as the Department of Health and Social Care, will be crucial for businesses aiming to support ongoing public health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Rapid Covid-19 test kits

Notice Description

Supply of test kits for use as part of the UK Covid-19 Testing strategy in support of Pillar 4 - Surveillance testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e5f43a-58ff-443e-a1a9-36ac740c1461
Current Stage
Award
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
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2020 - 31 May 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 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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