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title: "Lateral Flow Testing Framework Agreement - First call-off"
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# Lateral Flow Testing Framework Agreement - First call-off

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3223bc18-bd7e-4acd-9f81-15c848748ae8

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has initiated a procurement process for the "Lateral Flow Testing Framework Agreement - First call-off," aimed at providing essential Lateral Flow Testing Kits as part of national measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classed as diagnostic kits, and was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 18th February 2021, and the awarded contract, valued at £34,320,000, commenced on 19th February 2021, extending until 31st March 2021. The contract award was officially announced on 29th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and medical supplies, particularly those capable of supplying diagnostic testing products. Large suppliers with experience in rapid-response procurement and healthcare logistics will find themselves well-suited to compete for future call-offs from this framework. Companies thus engaged can leverage this opportunity not only to fulfil government contracts but also to enhance their market presence amidst an ongoing public health crisis.

## Notice

In light of the urgent requirement and as part of national measures to deal with the covid-19 pandemic, DHSC has a requirement for the supply of Lateral Flow Testing Kits. The procurement has appointed bidders to the framework. The procurement was undertaken on an accelerated basis (Regulation 27(5) PCR). This is the first call-off from the Framework Agreement Due to system changes made by Contracts Finder and the fact that this contract has been signed by the contracting authority with retrospective effect, the contract award date reported in the Awarded Information Section refers to the day before the services commenced as opposed to the date on which the contract was signed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f609c959-6f92-44c2-9bfa-a75ba888e9ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,320,000 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| 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 | TANNER PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 22:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f609c959-6f92-44c2-9bfa-a75ba888e9ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f609c959-6f92-44c2-9bfa-a75ba888e9ed
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kO5Q/HO1ZYHQVawwkBWHkTSOzt4ot1u5uM2RsFP4tKO4floM
  First_call_off__Tanner_Pharma_Redacted

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