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title: "Antigen Image Recognition Proof of Concept"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)"
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# Antigen Image Recognition Proof of Concept

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1251088c-5953-4220-8361-a36f3d6265ef

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) for a project titled "Antigen Image Recognition Proof of Concept," aimed at developing Covid-19 Lateral Flow Image Recognition Technology. This procurement falls within the services industry category and has a value of £46,270. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with key dates including the contract period from 2nd November 2020 to 27th November 2020 and the award notice published on 10th December 2020. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action, which is indicative of a more flexible approach typically used for contracts below the threshold value.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development, particularly those with expertise in scanner software and medical technology. Companies focusing on innovation in health tech or software solutions, especially those experienced in working with government contracts, would be well-positioned to compete or collaborate for similar future tenders. The successful supplier for this project, Novarum DX Ltd, showcases the potential for growth in this niche market driven by ongoing demand for advanced Covid-19 testing solutions and image recognition technologies.

## Notice

Covid-19 Lateral Flow Image Recognition Technology Proof of Concept.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c89f30-8f9d-4df3-9cbb-6cc45b7a46fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 27 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,270 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,270 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOVARUM DX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212318 - Scanner software development services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c89f30-8f9d-4df3-9cbb-6cc45b7a46fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c89f30-8f9d-4df3-9cbb-6cc45b7a46fc
  10th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEli/wfH4IxLYl7V2GHejesa0Dzt0.JVh2sxOcFahVSyw7sE
  201102 Novarum Proof of Concept Commercial Agreement - BBI Signed_Redacted

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