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title: "Manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2"
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# Manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a03a282c-1d44-4fe6-95b7-8432b656a44c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which has awarded a contract for the manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2. This contract, valued at approximately £503,430,000, was awarded on 15 January 2021 and is scheduled to run until 15 January 2023. The procurement method utilised was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and this contract falls under the category of diagnostic kits within the goods sector. The procurement stage is complete, with the relevant delivery addresses including various locations within the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing of medical diagnostic products, particularly those specialising in rapid testing technologies. Companies that excel in producing high-quality diagnostic kits and have robust supply chain capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete in future similar contracts. This is especially relevant for businesses aiming to innovate in health and safety solutions during public health emergencies.

## Notice

Manufacture of Lateral Flow Antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2. The Value of Contract (inc. any possible extensions, exc. VAT) stated in this Notice is not a committed value for the contract. Volumes supplied via this contract are forecast quarterly. The stated Value of Contract (inc. any possible extensions, exc. VAT) is an estimate based on projected volumes in the event that all potential contract extensions are enacted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8339319b-b512-4820-a1e0-48bf8561ac3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2021 - 15 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £503,430,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £503,430,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | SURESCREEN DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2021 at 17:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8339319b-b512-4820-a1e0-48bf8561ac3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8339319b-b512-4820-a1e0-48bf8561ac3a
  17th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGWF/r6IZcQe9syh4ZG0xns783ALda6NOsCOYeodrO0HjEcE
  Surescreen Signed_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGWG/Jj1kd3es7EvIsBCtc6n06FG9.qT5ao4BkpHfrJFRtW0
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Surescreen

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