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title: "Provision of Lateral Flow testing devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens"
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# Provision of Lateral Flow testing devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-870388a7-7a62-48e3-88ae-0abf57210444

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of lateral flow testing devices aimed at detecting COVID-19 viral antigens. This tender, valued at £271,560,000, was conducted under a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 6th September 2021 and is set to run until 31st July 2022. The procurement process involved requesting participation from suppliers of 7 pack lateral flow testing kits, with the procurement stage marked as awarded as of the announcement date, 16th September 2021, in London, England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare products sector, especially those skilled in the manufacturing and distribution of diagnostic kits. Companies with capabilities in producing lateral flow testing devices are well-suited to compete, as this procurement supports the ongoing need for effective COVID-19 testing solutions. Engaging in similar future tenders can lead to substantial business growth, particularly for larger enterprises that can meet the capacity demands outlined in such government contracts.

## Notice

Second call off following an Invitation to Tender subsequent to a contract notice on the Find a Tender Service under the following reference C22033 on 5 March 2021. This call off was seeking requests to participate from providers of 7 pack lateral flow testing kits (Lot 1C) for the supply of such goods to DHSC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f21c4c5-7bf5-4cb2-ae62-9de239710df3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £271,560,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £271,560,000 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STERILAB SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 16:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f21c4c5-7bf5-4cb2-ae62-9de239710df3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f21c4c5-7bf5-4cb2-ae62-9de239710df3
  16th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NV9T/ia63fPx5ym_1jdR_4rOe7RwxyFFjrcdqpQPbefcl7hc
  CCRID_854_DPS_LFT_Order_Sterilab_Sante_20210906_Redacted

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