Planning

Antibody Lateral Flow Test Kits

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)

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Planning

05 Dec 2020 at 14:59

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) is planning to procure Antibody Lateral Flow Test Kits as part of their response to COVID-19. This procurement falls within the diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices industry category, with a total budget of £30 million. The contract period is set from 22nd February 2021 to 21st February 2022, and the procurement will utilise a selective method under a restricted procedure. A future notice regarding this tender is expected to be issued by 19th January 2021, detailing the forthcoming procurement stages.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics and testing equipment, particularly those that can offer innovative lateral flow testing devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the DHSC has identified them as suitable contenders for this procurement. Businesses engaged in the manufacturing or supply of diagnostic kits or laboratory services can leverage this opportunity to expand their reach in a rapidly growing sector influenced by ongoing public health needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Antibody Lateral Flow Test Kits

Notice Description

Owing to the developing nature of our response to COVID-19 the Contracting Authority is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System to facilitate the procurement of Lateral Flow Testing Devices for COVID-19 Antibodies. The contracting authority expects to seek purchases for research and surveillance studies in 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb87809f-9a00-4813-b823-eb9bc9ce62b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44895c6d-5bd3-4747-a03f-6ad578515404
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

33141620 - Medical kits

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

38912000 - Automated swab test kits

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2021 - 21 Feb 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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