Award

Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

12 Feb 2021 at 10:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking suppliers for the provision of Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions in the goods category, specifically diagnostic kits. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open procedure. This contract was initiated on 12th February 2021, with an accelerated timetable introduced due to urgent requirements related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the related lot has been marked as unsuccessful, the opportunity remains significant for future rounds as the urgency for such testing solutions continues.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical and diagnostic equipment, particularly those specialising in testing kits and healthcare solutions. Companies that can rapidly scale production capabilities or have innovative testing technologies may find competitive advantages, as the healthcare sector is actively pursuing efficient and effective solutions to manage public health challenges. Engaging with future rounds of this procurement may benefit suppliers in the diagnostics field looking to expand their market presence amid ongoing health demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions

Notice Description

Lateral flow tests are used for the rapid (typically 10-30 minutes) detection of a coronavirus antigen.The test strip itself is composed of a nitrocellulose membrane, retained within typically a plastic housing with a window at one end with a sample pad for the addition of the sample and a window at the other end showing a visual positive or negative result dependant on the presence of the virus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) has a requirement for the provision of a volume order of Lateral flow test across up to a 4 month duration.This procurement process is being conducted using the Open Procedure, in accordance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement is using an accelerated timetable in accordance with Regulation 27(5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the current state of urgency faced by the Authority in implementing measures to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0292a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002876-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ttprocurement@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

Further Information

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