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title: "Procurement of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Tests (Self-Tests)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2023-04-13"
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# Procurement of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Tests (Self-Tests)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-549de6f8-37cc-4aab-8e78-7646d9c35786

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the procurement of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Tests. The tender involved a limited procurement method with a negotiated procedure without prior publication above the threshold. The contract value was £1,212,000,018.18 GBP, and the tender period ended on 12th March 2021. The contracting authority, DHSC, is based in London, UK, and the procurement falls under the goods category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses supplying diagnostic kits to engage in procurement processes with the Department of Health and Social Care. Companies dealing in medical devices, particularly in diagnostic kits and healthcare supplies, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract award date was 13th March 2021, with INNOVA MEDICAL GROUP INC being the supplier. Businesses looking to expand through public procurement in the healthcare industry should consider exploring such opportunities.

## Notice

The contract is to purchase Innova SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative test kits for self-test use. DHSC is the legal manufacturer of these devices and holds an Exceptional Use Authorisation for self-test from the MHRA, making these the only products currently authorised for use as a Covid-19 self-test kit in the UK. The products are NHS branded and come in packs of 7s

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1498801d-b2b0-4f49-ba67-573763376a9c |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2021 - 28 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,212,000,018 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,212,000,018 |
| 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

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1498801d-b2b0-4f49-ba67-573763376a9c
- 20 May 2021 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f59efd2-65ed-44f6-8b6b-6259637e559c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1498801d-b2b0-4f49-ba67-573763376a9c
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f59efd2-65ed-44f6-8b6b-6259637e559c
  20th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kgEM/R1ci9dpbcsQegYo6TcqyH7B_YhwxApBFr1FHV8tvtto
  DHSC_Contract_for_Goods_Order_Form_12_March_2021_VF_sig_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kgEL/DGeuhG.hiczeXYnKtvHULH_1hBGo9KZukmqvQmN.jHA
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Innova
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a77cad08-c937-401c-bbf4-22912fef3246
  DHSC_Contract_for_Goods_Order_Form_12_March_2021_VF_sig_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/344fda9a-1f56-43bf-a6cd-95d44b0665c7
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Innova

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