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Voluntary transparency notice (VTN) for the Support & Supply of LumiraDX

LEIDOS SUPPLY

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01 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Voluntary transparency notice (VTN) for the Support & Supply of LumiraDX" is being led by Leidos Supply, a contracting authority based in Bristol, UK. This tender falls under the medical equipment category and is currently in the Award stage, having recently completed the tender phase. The total estimated value for the framework agreement ranges from £310,517 to £776,293, with Leidos Supply planning to finalise the contract after 12:00 PM on 13th August 2021. The procurement method employed is limited, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to the unique offering by LumiraDX as the only UK manufacturer of certain rapid COVID-19 tests.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies and equipment, particularly those that can provide innovative healthcare solutions. Companies with expertise in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and personal care products would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on unique products and the limited procurement process suggests that businesses capable of demonstrating technical competence and offering exclusive rights will find valuable chances for growth in serving the needs of the UK Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Voluntary transparency notice (VTN) for the Support & Supply of LumiraDX

Notice Description

Team Leidos are proud to be delivering the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) Delivery partner contracts (LCS (T)/0001 dated 16.4.2015) on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (the 'Prime Contract'). Delivery of other parts of the LCS(T) contract are delivered by Leidos Europe Ltd (LEL) and other partners (together 'Team Leidos'). This requirement is subject to the EU Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Med Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd intends to award a framework agreement to LumriaDX Support & Supply of LumiraDX on behalf of the UK MOD. This requirement covers three items which include; test strip kit, solution and nasal swab. The total estimated total value for this framework will be between PS310,517 and PS776,293, with a total maximum term framework agreement of 4 years.

Procurement Information

Leidos Supply Ltd will be looking to award a framework under Regulation 32(2)(B) (ii) and (iii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, which allows for the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication "where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reason:--.... (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons (iii)the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.' LumriaDX is the only UK manufacturer of a rapid COVID-19 Antigen immunoassay test on a platform that has functionality to perform other immunoassay tests such as Covid-19 Antibody, INR, d-dimer, for example. For SARS-CoV-2 Ag Test Strip Kit and SARS-CoV-2 Ag Liquid Control Solution, LumiraDX are the only immunoassay rapid Ag point of care test available on the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dc2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021692-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
olivia.carroll@leidos.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUMIRADX

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