--- title: "Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a079207-e54f-4902-b2ec-07d0b9282916" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a079207-e54f-4902-b2ec-07d0b9282916" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a079207-e54f-4902-b2ec-07d0b9282916.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a079207-e54f-4902-b2ec-07d0b9282916.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)" published: "2021-04-22" --- # Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a079207-e54f-4902-b2ec-07d0b9282916 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a079207-e54f-4902-b2ec-07d0b9282916) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a079207-e54f-4902-b2ec-07d0b9282916.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace" is currently in the planning stage, managed by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) based in London (SW1H 0EU). The authority is aiming to standardise the packaging for Covid-19 test kits to ensure continuity of supply, especially for the Home Channel, while meeting legal transport requirements. Key dates include an engagement event on 23rd April 2021, where interested suppliers can participate in a webinar and provide feedback through a Request for Information (RFI). The expected monthly volume for the project is approximately 2.4 million test kits. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in packaging services, particularly those specialising in efficient and compliant solutions for medical consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on innovation and value in packaging design. Businesses that can demonstrate technical capacity and effectiveness in manufacturing could benefit substantially from this procurement, aligning with the NHS's mission to enhance access to testing for the UK population. ## Notice NHS Test and Trace is the national organisation under the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) responsible for conducting Covid-19 testing in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. NHS Test and Trace is seeking to procure the packaging requirements for the kitting of test kits specifically for the Home Channel, with continuity of supply being fundamental during this transition period. The ambition of NHS Test and Trace is to ensure that everyone who needs a test in the UK has access to one. The Home Channel is one of a number of convenient channels helping to facilitate Covid-19 testing. To support the Home Channel, NHS Test and Trace are looking to standardise the packaging requirements for the test kits to move to a more effective and economic packaging solution that can protect test kits in transport to homes as well as meeting the legal requirements to safely transport samples returned to test laboratories. This packaging also needs to be handled efficiently at laboratories to maximise testing throughput. Based on lab and end user feedback Test and Trace have designed a packaging solution to meet the requirements of the Home Test Channel. It includes an individual test kit cardboard box, a tamper seal, a double grip seal leakproof bag and an absorbent sheet to protect against leaks. The volume is anticipated to be approximately 2.4M individual test kits, kitted per month. Pre-engagement activity: We intend to run an initial supplier engagement event including a Webinar and RFI (prior to the issue of the tender) on Friday 23rd April at 10am. The Webinar is intended to provide those who may be interested in participating in this procurement with details of the outline business case and proposed procurement approach. The RFI is for the Authority to collect feedback on the packaging design (the practicalities of the design and the technical capacity to manufacture). In order to attend the webinar, please use the following link to register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-engagement-event-standardised-packaging-test-trace-tickets-150569841449 The RFI will be published prior to the webinar on our e-Procurement system, Atamis. Please register with your interest by Thursday 24th April using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Select "Find Opportunities" and then select the Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace opportunity. Once you have selected the Opportunity, press the "Register Interest" button to register your interest. Please note that all future correspondence for the event will be our e-Procurement System. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a58c2d5-0e99-4c02-822a-9fcfbc1096f2 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Apr 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 79920000 - Packaging and related services - 79921000 - Packaging services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2021 at 09:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a58c2d5-0e99-4c02-822a-9fcfbc1096f2 - 19 Apr 2021 at 10:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd31eaf1-65ec-4933-a160-34895ae9b88a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a58c2d5-0e99-4c02-822a-9fcfbc1096f2 22nd April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd31eaf1-65ec-4933-a160-34895ae9b88a 19th April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-engagement-event-standardised-packaging-test-trace-tickets-150569841449 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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