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title: "Coronavirus Ag Rapid Test Cassettes"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ed0edf1-bede-4459-b05a-dc27b17dd318"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-01-26"
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# Coronavirus Ag Rapid Test Cassettes

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ed0edf1-bede-4459-b05a-dc27b17dd318

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which launched a tender for the supply of "Coronavirus Ag Rapid Test Cassettes", classified under diagnostic supplies. This procurement was initiated under a limited procedure without prior publication and has reached the award stage, with the contract value set at £64,125,000. The contract period is active from November 16, 2020, to December 31, 2020, covering delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others. The award was officially published on January 26, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supply sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic equipment and consumables. Companies with experience in high-volume supply and agility in adapting to urgent healthcare needs would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts of this nature. This is especially relevant for suppliers already engaged in public health or similar governmental procurement processes.

## Notice

Variation agreement for Lateral Flow kits and consumables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a18e47-5fc7-4a90-bf1f-8a0afb79150c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,125,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TANNER PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2021 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a18e47-5fc7-4a90-bf1f-8a0afb79150c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a18e47-5fc7-4a90-bf1f-8a0afb79150c
  26th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFe8/rqDkfG5fwTM7HbfSv1uKa7ZUKKMlgEC26Pv2BBdWAzw
  Variation_Agreement__TannerOrient_GeneNov20_TPUK_executed.rocksig_Redacted

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