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Provision of Kitting and Delivery of PCR Sample Test Kits

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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17 Nov 2022 at 16:18

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25 Oct 2022 at 13:52

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14 Jan 2022 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract to K-Med Limited for the provision of kitting and delivery of PCR sample test kits. The contract, awarded under a negotiated procedure with a prior publication, aims to address the urgent need for PCR kits in response to the Omicron threat. The contract value is £15,240,000, with a procurement method of a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period is from 18th December 2021 to 31st March 2022, and the tender period ended on 17th December 2021.

This procurement opportunity, led by the UK Health Security Agency, presents business growth prospects for companies engaged in packaging, laboratory services, and diagnostic kits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to provide these services are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded to K-Med Limited, offering a chance for suppliers to engage in the delivery of essential healthcare products to support public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Provision of Kitting and Delivery of PCR Sample Test Kits

Notice Description

UK Health Security Agency (UK HSA) has awarded a contract to K-Med Limited for the provisions of kitting and delivery of PCR sample test kits in direct response to the Omicron threat. The negotiated procedure with a prior publication has been utilised due to extreme urgency on the grounds of Regulation 32(2)(c) as failure to secure this service would have significant implications for public health. The Contract enables UK HSA to get delivery of the immediate need for PCR kits, due to the increase in required testing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e070b66d-4bdb-4faf-91f3-e660a10240ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c9062d-3486-458d-b626-c7d2fd179e97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

71900000 - Laboratory services

79921000 - Packaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,240,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,240,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Additional Buyers

ATAMIS LTD

Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
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

K-MED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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