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title: "SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test Kits"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19378eab-3341-417b-ac9b-b8f110bdca6a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test Kits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19378eab-3341-417b-ac9b-b8f110bdca6a

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which has awarded a contract for the supply of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test Kits, aimed at supporting the UK Covid-19 testing strategy. This procurement falls under the diagnostic supplies industry category and was conducted using a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period ended on 17 September 2020, with the contract start date also on 17 September 2020, and it is set to conclude on 31 October 2020. The awarded contract value totals £103.6 million, and the delivery addresses include locations throughout the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in diagnostic supplies and related consumables, particularly those with the capability to supply large quantities in a short timeframe. Companies that are equipped to offer innovative solutions for testing and diagnostics, as well as those that can navigate the complexities of public sector contracting, would be well-positioned to compete in this space. Establishing a presence in the Covid-19 response market can also help businesses expand their portfolios, enhance their reputations, and secure future contracts in health-related sectors.

## Notice

Provision of Lateral Flow antigen test kits and associated consumables, to support the UK Covid-19 testing strategy. This contract was awarded in USD and has been published in GBP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca07d68e-8f93-4864-9c4b-f24f1e117162 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,600,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | INNOVA MEDICAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2020 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca07d68e-8f93-4864-9c4b-f24f1e117162

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca07d68e-8f93-4864-9c4b-f24f1e117162
  2nd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEW8/6S0MrkVIzdANcGN_e6a0mCxU.3Uoniac6FV34n4bhpA
  Justification_for_Use_of_Article_32__Innova
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEW3/LBmB4.8Ge6GSaOlz1tRGlh5c5rQ_Tsbc_7Kn7eOM7T8
  20201007-Contract Innova 1 Redacted Final

## Provenance

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