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LFD Self Test: Reg 32

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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25 Jan 2022 at 12:26

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24 Jan 2022 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract titled "LFD Self Test: Reg 32" for the provision of lateral flow testing kits (LFTs) in response to the increased demand due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19. This contract was awarded using a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The total contract value is £215,000,000, with the procurement period having commenced on 31 December 2021 and concluding on 31 January 2022. The delivery addresses for the testing kits include various regions across the United Kingdom and beyond, while the procurement stage is currently in the Award phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and diagnostic supplies industry, particularly those specialising in Covid-19 testing solutions. Companies with the capacity to provide large volumes of diagnostic kits and supplies will find this a fitting opportunity to enhance their market presence. Additionally, businesses capable of delivering rapid response solutions to public health challenges may leverage this chance to engage in future tenders and contracts with the UKHSA and similar organisations, supporting efforts against ongoing health crises.

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Notice Title

LFD Self Test: Reg 32

Notice Description

Mass testing using lateral flow testing kits (LFTs) for the detection of Covid-19 viral antigens has become a key part of protecting the economy and saving lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. UKHSA has ensured the supply of LFTs by implementing a Dynamic Purchasing System (as advertised in a contract notice on the Find a Tender Service with reference C22033 on 5 March 2021) and procuring LFTs competitively through that DPS. A further competitive tender through the DPS is currently in progress. The Omicron outbreak and its high transmissibility has however led to an urgent and unforeseeable surge in demand for LFTs. Due to this urgency, UKHSA is unable to comply with the time periods required for a further competitive tender (whether under the DPS or otherwise), as any delay will risk the current stock of competitively-procured LFTs being exhausted thereby introducing a significant risk to public health. UKHSA has therefore used the negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to award a contract to Innova Medical Group Inc on 31 December 2021 for PS215,000,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb9563be-3ca3-42e6-8402-4cd78dfdbec0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d64d9f8-63e4-4357-9efd-8b7977ba1929
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£430,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£215,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 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
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

INNOVA MEDICAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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