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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-b5fd17-92c206a3-bddc-47be-9c26-c7ce486e0655

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of lateral flow testing devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens has been initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T). This process, classified under the diagnostic kits industry category, was completed with an award issued on 17 June 2021. The total value of the contract is £103,600,000, and it covers a contract period running from 17 June 2021 to 31 December 2021. The procurement method employed was a selective process, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, following an invitation to tender published on 5 March 2021. The delivery addresses include various regions within the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the supply of medical diagnostic equipment. Suppliers capable of providing high-quality lateral flow testing kits are encouraged to engage in future contracting opportunities, especially those aligned with health and social care. Large-scale enterprises like Tanner Pharma, which have proven capability in the sector, are prime candidates for such tenders. These contracts not only enable businesses to expand their market presence but also contribute to crucial public health initiatives across the nation.

## Notice

First call off following an Invitation to Tender subsequent to a contract notice on the Find a Tender Service on 5 March 2021 seeking requests to participate from providers of lateral flow testing kits (divided into Lots) in a dynamic purchasing system 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/2ffed076-a742-482e-85ea-3d79df7fb4d0 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,600,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TANNER PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2021 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ffed076-a742-482e-85ea-3d79df7fb4d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ffed076-a742-482e-85ea-3d79df7fb4d0
  15th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QBzO/NCusrsHVHKgJJHEt43f3soyH4OJrnBULP2.u.YWil_M
  LFT_ITT__Tanner_Pharma_Redacted_20210701

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