--- title: "LFD Self Test: Reg 32" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-661fa664-d908-41a6-b912-7dc1235cbe0c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-661fa664-d908-41a6-b912-7dc1235cbe0c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-661fa664-d908-41a6-b912-7dc1235cbe0c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-661fa664-d908-41a6-b912-7dc1235cbe0c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2022-01-25" --- # LFD Self Test: Reg 32 Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-661fa664-d908-41a6-b912-7dc1235cbe0c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-661fa664-d908-41a6-b912-7dc1235cbe0c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-661fa664-d908-41a6-b912-7dc1235cbe0c.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has conducted a procurement process titled "LFD Self Test: Reg 32" for the mass testing of Covid-19 using lateral flow testing kits (LFTs). The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically for diagnostic kits, and took place in London, with an urgent need arising from the Omicron variant. The procurement utilised a limited method known as the negotiated procedure without prior publication, given the emergency nature of the situation. The contract, awarded to Innova Medical Group Inc., totals £215,000,000 and commenced on 29 December 2021, with a contract period ending on 31 January 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of diagnostic kits, especially those with the capability to respond to urgent public health needs. Companies with expertise in lateral flow testing technology or those that can swiftly scale operations to meet large demand are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. The rapid response required by UKHSA during the pandemic indicates a preference for suppliers who can demonstrate agility and reliability in their operations. ## Notice Mass testing using lateral flow testing kits (LFTs) for the detection of Covid-19 viral antigens has become a key part of protecting the economy and saving lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. UKHSA has ensured the supply of LFTs by implementing a Dynamic Purchasing System (as advertised in a contract notice on the Find a Tender Service with reference C22033 on 5 March 2021) and procuring LFTs competitively through that DPS. A further competitive tender through the DPS is currently in progress. The Omicron outbreak and its high transmissibility has however led to an urgent and unforeseeable surge in demand for LFTs. Due to this urgency, UKHSA is unable to comply with the time periods required for a further competitive tender (whether under the DPS or otherwise), as any delay will risk the current stock of competitively-procured LFTs being exhausted thereby introducing a significant risk to public health. UKHSA has therefore used the negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to award a contract to Innova Medical Group Inc on 29 December 2021 for PS215,000,000. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cf8197-153e-4268-a50f-a1eea54e00af | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 25 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 29 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £215,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £215,000,000 | | 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 | INNOVA MEDICAL GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141625 - Diagnostic kits ## Release History - 25 Jan 2022 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cf8197-153e-4268-a50f-a1eea54e00af - 24 Jan 2022 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/098398c1-5355-4e99-987b-ba48160b92ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cf8197-153e-4268-a50f-a1eea54e00af 25th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/098398c1-5355-4e99-987b-ba48160b92ec 24th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HBP0/JAjltvM5fGHwmeV2Czax8sHWi.CyRqGgPT6n2EeSNT4 CCRID_C57350_DPS_LFT_Innova_20211217_Signed_Redacted_20220121 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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