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title: "Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs) - Request for Information (RFI)"
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# Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs) - Request for Information (RFI)

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6379f2a4-49b3-4940-bf9d-96fbbc1a9ead

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs) - Request for Information (RFI)" aimed at better understanding the marketplace for diagnostic kits, specifically LFD test kits for SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A/B. This engagement is set within the goods industry category and involves a market engagement notice that was last modified on 12th September 2025. The process is centred in London, United Kingdom, with a postal code of E14 4PU. Interested parties have until 22nd September 2025 to engage with the procurement process and provide feedback and information that could help shape future tender opportunities.

This tender process is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in diagnostic kits and medical supplies, specifically those able to provide UKCA/CE marked self-test respiratory LFDs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to influence the procurement specifications and gain visibility with the UKHSA. By engaging with this RFI, companies can help refine product requirements and potentially position themselves as preferred vendors for future tender processes. The initiative is of particular interest to those involved in the manufacture or supply of multiplex LFD kits capable of identifying a range of respiratory pathogens, an area poised for growth given the strategic focus on pandemic preparedness and diagnostic resilience.

## Notice

Instructions: 1. The purpose of this document is to enhance the Authority's understanding of the marketplace and its options for sourcing for a potential future requirement. 2. The issuance of this request for information (RFI) does not constitute a sourcing exercise nor will the Authority pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFI. 3. The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) key objectives for this RFI are: a. understand the ability of the marketplace to fulfil its requirements; b. refine the scope of the requirements to best align to the marketplace; and c. inform the Authority's chosen route to market to best enable competition 4. Should you have any questions or queries relating to this RFI, please use the Atamis portal's messaging centre to direct your questions to us for a response. 5. If a response is not received by the RFI response deadline this will have no impact on your ability to tender for the opportunity in the future. UKHSA will not enter into contracts on the basis of replies to this RFI. | Description of Scope of Requirements: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats. We provide intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage, to make the nation's health secure. UKHSA uses Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test kits as a critical tool in protecting public health, providing support in outbreak investigations and control measures for SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A&B. To provide greater resilience and flexibility across use cases as part of UKHSAs Pandemic Preparedness strategy and support the UK's contribution to the 100 Days Mission - GOV.UK, which targets deployment of diagnostics within 100 days of identifying a new pandemic threat, it would be beneficial to evaluate the variety of LFD test kits currently on the market and establish the range of respiratory pathogens that can be identified by multiplex LFD kits. The UKHSA requires a UKCA/CE marked self-test respiratory LFD which as a minimum can detect SARS-CoV-2 and Flu A/ B (including H5N1). The product will need to be evaluated for its performance at Porton Down and will also need to pass relevant QC/QA checks. Should you wish to respond to this Request for Information, please complete the response questionnaire which is found at the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000eYMPrIAO&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= UKHSA also intends to publish a further request for information, focusing on on-shoring. Which can be found: https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Proj

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf7cdc4c-f5f3-49cc-afee-dfd2e54a3276 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 38912000 - Automated swab test kits

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 13:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf7cdc4c-f5f3-49cc-afee-dfd2e54a3276
- 3 Sep 2025 at 15:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa9e3d7-b70a-4b92-b9a4-089f575c8cfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf7cdc4c-f5f3-49cc-afee-dfd2e54a3276
  12th September 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa9e3d7-b70a-4b92-b9a4-089f575c8cfd
  3rd September 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84d023b7-9250-4497-8d69-071a67d47176
  20250903_C385612_Quad Mpex_RFI_V2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2465fa4-7443-496a-8c3c-232f5e1902e6
  20250903_C385612_Quad Mpex_RFI_V2

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Proj
- https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000eYMPrIAO&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

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