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title: "Decanted buffer fluid to 1ml for lateral flow antibody tests for individual use"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-902ff41e-e7b5-40ef-909a-7a1a898304a0"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)"
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# Decanted buffer fluid to 1ml for lateral flow antibody tests for individual use

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-902ff41e-e7b5-40ef-909a-7a1a898304a0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) seeking suppliers for "Decanted buffer fluid to 1ml for lateral flow antibody tests for individual use," classified under medical specialist services. This direct procurement was initiated as a single tender action due to its value of £75,000, with the contract period running from 29 May 2020 to 30 June 2020. The procurement concluded with an active award given to UNA HEALTH, with the award published on 25 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the medical supplies sector. Businesses that specialise in medical services or related products, particularly those geared towards healthcare solutions or laboratory supplies, would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Engaging with this procurement could lead to further contracts in the growing area of medical testing solutions, particularly in light of ongoing public health needs.

## Notice

Decanted buffer fluid to 1ml for lateral flow antibody tests for individual use

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468cdb4e-c1c9-4105-a9eb-774295ee0454 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | UNA HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468cdb4e-c1c9-4105-a9eb-774295ee0454
- 16 Oct 2020 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c7b3c3-3b81-4954-a6f8-9e296db80db4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468cdb4e-c1c9-4105-a9eb-774295ee0454
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c7b3c3-3b81-4954-a6f8-9e296db80db4
  16th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDjL/BznjL8pvms_msTKIlPh2iPOKLGhkdbxgPSQjFWDNjoM
  REDACTEDDHSC_Contract_for_Goods__Order_Form_April_2020_v5 (003)

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