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title: "Provision of lateral flow devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d6ab4c6-3737-427c-8994-38e08446e836"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2023-04-13"
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# Provision of lateral flow devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d6ab4c6-3737-427c-8994-38e08446e836

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of lateral flow devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract's value is £595,000,000, with a contract period lasting from 23rd February 2022 to 20th August 2022. The contracting authority for this tender is the UK Health Security Agency, based in London.

This procurement opportunity for COVID-19 testing kits presents a significant chance for businesses operating in the diagnostic kits industry. The tender is in the award stage, and the awarded contract has already been published. Companies specializing in providing diagnostic testing kits and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, offers the potential for substantial growth and partnership opportunities in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Third call off following an Invitation to Tender subsequent to a contract notice on the Find a Tender Service under the following reference C22033 on 5 March 2021. This call off was seeking requests to participate from providers of 7 pack lateral flow testing kits (Lot 1C) for the supply of such goods to DHSC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aa1c5fa-a023-4cfe-a332-6dec97200245 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2022 - 20 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £595,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £595,000,000 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| 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

- 13 Apr 2023 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aa1c5fa-a023-4cfe-a332-6dec97200245
- 21 Mar 2022 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7c93e4f-6ae2-40b0-b482-3add062beee0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aa1c5fa-a023-4cfe-a332-6dec97200245
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7c93e4f-6ae2-40b0-b482-3add062beee0
  21st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HXPd/qUZZIrz.p_P.mX3_zMWXrP1U4PTCSCcdwnChMgwo6Bo
  LFT DPS ITT3 - Contract - Tanner Pharma - 23.02.2022__Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbf77053-aee8-42c4-a0f8-bd8ead9a0c72
  LFT DPS ITT3 - Contract - Tanner Pharma - 23.02.2022__Redacted

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