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title: "Reimbursement of manufacturing costs with option to purchase goods"
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# Reimbursement of manufacturing costs with option to purchase goods

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1946a0dd-e96b-402c-bc2c-0b2450c87160

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has recently completed a procurement process titled "Reimbursement of manufacturing costs with option to purchase goods" for the manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2. This project falls within the goods category, specifically involving diagnostic kits. The contract, valued at £3,160,000, was awarded on 8 December 2020 and spans from this date until 30 September 2021. The procurement method employed was a limited tender using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating an above-threshold engagement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the diagnostics and health technology sectors to grow and expand their market presence. Companies that specialise in the manufacturing of medical diagnostic kits or related products would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The nature of this procurement suggests that innovative solutions in testing and diagnostics will be in high demand, opening pathways for SMEs and larger entities alike to engage with government contracts in the healthcare space.

## Notice

Manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for Sars-Covid-2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac560c63-dc29-4795-aaa4-a1d0187941c4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,160,000 |
| 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 | GLOBAL ACCESS DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2021 at 18:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac560c63-dc29-4795-aaa4-a1d0187941c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac560c63-dc29-4795-aaa4-a1d0187941c4
  14th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFIW/5SfwT4L0kIQoJLlN.96MHkiPvpmOkS06me3hXVg9Vis
  GAD_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kF5I/7bnsDE5FQfA.sQGp_eBIRVRTPfSqRjucdweVxq_gVmc
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - GAD

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