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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently engaged in a procurement process for the provision of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test Kits. This tender falls under the category of diagnostic supplies and has been initiated to support the UK's COVID-19 testing strategy. The relevant procurement stage is active, with contract delivery expected to take place in the UK. Key dates include a contract signing on 24 December 2020, with the service provision running until 14 January 2021. The procurement method is a tender process, which is being conducted under Regulation 72(1)(c) due to unforeseen circumstances in demand for test kits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of diagnostic equipment, particularly those that specialise in rapid testing solutions. Companies that can deliver high-quality lateral flow test kits and associated consumables are particularly well-suited to compete in this process. The growing demand for testing in various sectors, including universities and healthcare, creates a favourable market for suppliers capable of responding to urgent procurement needs.

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Notice Title

SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test Kits

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of lateral flow test kits and associated consumables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029e7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005897-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£874,538,016 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Dec 2020 - 14 Jan 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Health and Social Care
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
Postcode Area
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 INC

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