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Provision of Lateral Flow testing devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency

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24 Jan 2022 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involved the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), which sought to address the urgent need for lateral flow testing devices (LFTs) due to the COVID-19 Omicron outbreak. The contract, titled "Provision of Lateral Flow testing devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens," falls under the goods category with a classification of Diagnostic kits. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, specifically the negotiated procedure without prior publication, allowing for swift action in a highly critical context. The contract was awarded to Medco Solutions Ltd on 31 December 2021 for £59,500,000, with the execution location being the UK, and marked as complete as of the latest date in the data, which is January 24, 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and medical supplies, particularly those specialising in diagnostic equipment and testing devices. With the ongoing demand for COVID-19 testing solutions, companies that can innovate or scale up manufacturing capabilities for LFTs or similar products would be well-positioned to compete in future procurements. Firms that demonstrate reliability in supply and compliance with stringent health regulations will likely find themselves in advantageous positions as public health initiatives continue to evolve in response to pandemic challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Lateral Flow testing devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens

Notice Description

The Omicron outbreak and its high transmissibility has however led to an urgent and unforeseeable surge in demand for LFTs. Due to this urgency, UKHSA is unable to comply with the time periods required for a further competitive tender (whether under the DPS or otherwise), as any delay will risk the current stock of competitively-procured LFTs being exhausted thereby introducing a significant risk to public health. <br/>UKHSA has therefore used the negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to award a contract to Medco Solutions Ltd on 31 December 2021 for PS59,500,000.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Omicron outbreak and its high transmissibility has however led to an urgent and unforeseeable surge in demand for LFTs. Due to this urgency, UKHSA is unable to comply with the time periods required for a further competitive tender (whether under the DPS or otherwise), as any delay will risk the current stock of competitively-procured LFTs being exhausted thereby introducing a significant risk to public health.
UKHSA has therefore used the negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to award a contract to Medco Solutions Ltd on 31 December 2021 for PS59,500,000.

Procurement Information

Mass testing using lateral flow testing kits (LFTs) for the detection of Covid-19 viral antigens has become a key part of protecting the economy and saving lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. UKHSA has ensured the supply of LFTs by implementing a Dynamic Purchasing System (as advertised in a contract notice on the Find a Tender Service with reference C22033 on 5 March 2021) and procuring LFTs competitively through that DPS. A further competitive tender through the DPS is currently in progress. <br/>The Omicron outbreak and its high transmissibility has however led to an urgent and unforeseeable surge in demand for LFTs. Due to this urgency, UKHSA is unable to comply with the time periods required for a further competitive tender (whether under the DPS or otherwise), as any delay will risk the current stock of competitively-procured LFTs being exhausted thereby introducing a significant risk to public health. <br/>UKHSA has therefore used the negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to award a contract to Medco Solutions Ltd on 31 December 2021 for PS59,500,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030e8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002033-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

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
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

MEDCO SOLUTIONS LTD

Further Information

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