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Provision of Kitting and Delivery of PCR Sample Test Kits

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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14 Jan 2022 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UK HSA), represented by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has awarded a contract for the provision of kitting and delivery of PCR sample test kits in response to the urgency brought about by the Omicron variant. This contract falls under the services sector, specifically categorised as packaging services (CPV code 79921000). The procurement process, classified as a limited method, utilised a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to extreme urgency, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(c). The contract, signed on 24 December 2021, holds a total value of £15,240,000 and aims to ensure an immediate supply of PCR kits, vital for public health testing in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the medical supplies and logistics sectors. Companies specialising in diagnostic supplies, medical consumables, or laboratory services would be ideally equipped to respond to future procurement processes of this nature. With K-Med Limited currently contracted, opportunities may arise for subcontracting or partnerships with established suppliers to fulfill similar urgent public health requirements, thereby facilitating business growth in a rapidly evolving market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Kitting and Delivery of PCR Sample Test Kits

Notice Description

UK Health Security Agency (UK HSA) has awarded a contract to K-Med Limited for the provisions of kitting and delivery of PCR sample test kits in direct response to the Omicron threat.<br/><br/>The negotiated procedure with a prior publication has been utilised due to extreme urgency on the grounds of Regulation 32(2)(c) as failure to secure this service would have significant implications for public health.<br/><br/>The Contract enables UK HSA to get delivery of the immediate need for PCR kits, due to the increase in required testing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of PCR Sample Test Kits as part of the mass testing programme in response to the new Omicron variant.

Procurement Information

The negotiated procedure without a prior publication has been used due to extreme urgency on the grounds of regulation 32(2)(c) as failure to secure this service would have significant implications for public health.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030b20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001160-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

71900000 - Laboratory services

79921000 - Packaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,240,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20214 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
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH 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 3JR
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

K-MED

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