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title: "Antibody Testing Kits"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-868ff7a8-a848-4117-b801-1734fe3e2f44"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)"
published: "2020-12-21"
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# Antibody Testing Kits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-868ff7a8-a848-4117-b801-1734fe3e2f44

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) is currently undertaking a procurement process for Antibody Testing Kits, classified under manual swab test kits and diagnostic kits. This tender, established as a Dynamic Purchasing System, has an estimated contract value of £100 million and a minimum value of £30 million. The procurement stage is in the Tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 21st January 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2021 and run until 1st February 2023, and it is applicable across various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of medical testing equipment and related technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in healthcare products, especially those focused on COVID-19 testing solutions, are well-suited to compete in this process. The selective procurement method employed here allows for targeted participation, supporting organisations capable of meeting the stringent requirements associated with healthcare contracts.

## Notice

Owing to the developing nature of our response to COVID-19 the Contracting Authority is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System to facilitate the procurement of Testing Kits, technologies or Devices for the detection, analysis or monitoring of COVID-19 Antibodies. Suppliers can register interest at http://health.atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebf8334-bae6-4be9-91eb-282115347c45 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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
- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2020 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebf8334-bae6-4be9-91eb-282115347c45
- 21 Dec 2020 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2eefe20-a99f-4047-9b1d-387c468f8f66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebf8334-bae6-4be9-91eb-282115347c45
  21st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2eefe20-a99f-4047-9b1d-387c468f8f66
  21st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk

## Provenance

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