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Fortress Diagnostics COVID-19 Antibody Test Kits

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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11 Feb 2021 at 18:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of COVID-19 antibody test kits titled "Fortress Diagnostics COVID-19 Antibody Test Kits". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as diagnostic kits in the healthcare industry. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specific technical reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract was signed on 12 January 2021, with an allocated budget of £750,000, and the products are to be delivered across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical supplies, particularly those with expertise in diagnostic equipment. Companies similar to Una Health Limited, the active supplier in this tender, would be well-positioned to compete successfully due to the exclusive nature of the contract and the urgent need for reliable testing kits in the ongoing public health response. Businesses that can provide high-quality medical devices or have innovative solutions for healthcare challenges may find this environment conducive for growth and partnership with governmental health authorities.

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Notice Title

Fortress Diagnostics COVID-19 Antibody Test Kits

Notice Description

Provision of Lateral Flow Devices for Covid-19 Testing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Lateral Flow Devices for Covid-19 Testing

Procurement Information

Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication. 1. On 11 March 2020 the World Health Organisation declared a COVID-19 pandemic with the associated serious risk posed to life. 2. As part of those arrangements, it needs to acquire product in order to implement the large-scale antibody testing programme necessary to build a profile of the spread of COVID-19 and to prevent further loss of human life, to allow the population to return to work safely. Relevant to its procurement strategy is the efficient use of the capacity of the test instruments it already has installed at laboratories throughout the UK.3. DHSC is satisfied the tests permitting use of the Negotiated procedure without prior publication (Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii)) are met:A. The works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator as competition is absent for technical reasons: Fortress device is the only approved device and Una Health is the UK Exclusive distributor.B. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists - The Fortress device is the only lateral flow antibody device approved for use outside a clinical setting by the MHRA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029280
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002841-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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