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title: "Manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for Sars-Covid-2"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for Sars-Covid-2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7668ff13-8687-428f-979b-465de10b5cf2

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking suppliers for the manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for Sars-Covid-2, with an estimated contract value of £374 million. This procurement falls under the category of diagnostic kits and was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 12th February 2021 and runs until 11th February 2023. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th February 2021 and the award date on the same day.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical manufacturing sector, particularly those specializing in diagnostic equipment. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in producing high-quality medical devices and adhere to regulatory standards will be well-positioned to compete. The substantial value of this contract and the urgent demand for testing solutions create a favourable environment for growth among relevant suppliers.

## Notice

Manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for Sars-Covid-2 to respond to the urgent and growing need for more testing for the UK. Due to system changes made by Contracts Finder and the fact that this contract has been signed by the contracting authority with retrospective effect (as reflected in the related FTS notice), the contract award date reported in the Awarded Information Section refers to the day before services commenced as opposed to the date on which the contract was signed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a41480-1751-4b5b-b975-ea52c821cd71 |
| 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 | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 11 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £374,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £374,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | OMEGA DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a41480-1751-4b5b-b975-ea52c821cd71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a41480-1751-4b5b-b975-ea52c821cd71
  7th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHvH/nvs6CJ.2Ccvlb9PukWwZN1ZQkgYd60xjaffPdflSsvk
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Omega Diagnostics
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kI0H/EySZ28HhbGWp.KyQFExkrBzY54f6HXd6hOd1W5fDn3E
  Omega_Signed_Redacted

## Provenance

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