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title: "COVID-19 Sample Collection Consumables RFI"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f4d31e1-168c-4cf7-ab07-608fe85a5060"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2020-11-25"
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# COVID-19 Sample Collection Consumables RFI

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f4d31e1-168c-4cf7-ab07-608fe85a5060

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently in the planning stage of procuring COVID-19 Sample Collection Consumables through a Request for Information (RFI). The RFI aims to identify potential suppliers capable of scaling up testing to meet the expected demand over the winter months. Key documents and specifications have been made available, and while the deadline for engagement is set for 30th September 2020, early responses are encouraged to facilitate timely procurement. The procurement is classified under the medical consumables category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical and healthcare supply industries, particularly those involved in manufacturing medical consumables such as swab test kits, diagnostic kits, and related accessories. Companies with expertise in supplying goods relevant to COVID-19 testing are well-positioned to compete, as the DHSC seeks to enhance its capability to manage testing demands effectively. This RFI could lead to ongoing partnerships and contracts that may support business growth in a critical sector.

## Notice

In line with the Government's testing strategy, the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to procure sample collection consumables for COVID-19 testing in order to scale up testing to meet forecast demand for winter. To begin with, the DHSC would like to build an understanding of suppliers in the market who can support this scale up - hence the issuance of this RFI. Kindly click on the links below to access the relevant specification documents along with the RFI response excel. For the provision of responses to this RFI, please follow the "RFI Response Instructions" as highlighted in the "RFI Background & Context" sheet of the excel document. Although the end date for this RFI is 30/09/2020, we are requesting responses to be submitted as soon as possible. Thank you for your interest in this RFI - we appreciate your support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e830a4-f4e5-4530-ba52-114384a4e4ec |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 33192500 - Test tubes
- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e830a4-f4e5-4530-ba52-114384a4e4ec
- 29 Sep 2020 at 08:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0917a843-8774-48fd-b334-340d06c7c238
- 15 Sep 2020 at 08:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d18c48-fee4-4f09-aaa3-7db8a28ea828
- 15 Sep 2020 at 07:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85926022-72ec-456c-b766-6ce52a01e0fb
- 10 Sep 2020 at 14:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0ee7bb-e549-445c-832f-961375e50139

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e830a4-f4e5-4530-ba52-114384a4e4ec
  25th November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0917a843-8774-48fd-b334-340d06c7c238
  29th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d18c48-fee4-4f09-aaa3-7db8a28ea828
  15th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85926022-72ec-456c-b766-6ce52a01e0fb
  15th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0ee7bb-e549-445c-832f-961375e50139
  10th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kD5p/NCC3tC_Kjn0IiDBY5w3f_8bUCWzYRiTeD3gz6SjYb6A
  20200907_Pillar 1 and 2 Saliva Kit Specification
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kD5f/WKPz0L1Me8LhkFhkpdRCYB.UVIyQyyGd379fXnQ2_8Q
  COVID-19 Antigen Sample Collection Consumables_RFI
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kD5k/6XrLQDb8CjVkjU9.IyhXyA44esdmsIXGAgZtUIgv9x4
  20200907_Pillar 1 Swab Specification
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kD5g/CA1_jlUTtKyCjHED5bSNIybuAFWhdPNhI3dBDCawBPA
  20200907_Pillar 2 Swab Specification
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kD6n/kEo3LSaBpvkinoqLzo1yadEodYdPTb_QYoiyQmklu6g
  COVID-19 Sample Collection Consumables_RFI
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kD6s/CtGbwy_ItKBd6GjYWLV7bXKuNF9FBt01j53a6XLcs3g
  20200907_Pillar 1 and 2 Saliva Kit Specification

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