--- title: "Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9daf895-6fd6-4f63-a862-f2828294f899" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9daf895-6fd6-4f63-a862-f2828294f899" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9daf895-6fd6-4f63-a862-f2828294f899.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9daf895-6fd6-4f63-a862-f2828294f899.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)" published: "2020-12-18" --- # Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9daf895-6fd6-4f63-a862-f2828294f899 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9daf895-6fd6-4f63-a862-f2828294f899) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9daf895-6fd6-4f63-a862-f2828294f899.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) in the United Kingdom was conducting a tender for "Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions" aimed at sourcing a volume order of rapid diagnostic tests for the detection of coronavirus antigens. This procurement process utilised the Open Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and is proceeding under an accelerated timetable due to the urgent requirements linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. The tender period ended on 25th November 2020, and the contract was set to run from 16th December 2020 to 31st March 2021, categorised under goods, specifically diagnostic kits. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies and diagnostic devices sectors, particularly those specialising in rapid testing technologies and medical consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with established expertise in manufacturing and supplying diagnostic kits would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. As the demand for effective testing solutions rises in the current health climate, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with rigorous quality standards and rapid delivery capabilities stand to gain from this opportunity. ## Notice Lateral flow tests are used for the rapid (typically 10-30 minutes) detection of a coronavirus antigen. The test strip itself is composed of a nitrocellulose membrane, retained within typically a plastic housing with a window at one end with a sample pad for the addition of the sample and a window at the other end showing a visual positive or negative result dependant on the presence of the virus. The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) has a requirement for the provision of a volume order of Lateral flow test across up to a 4 month duration. This procurement process is being conducted using the Open Procedure, in accordance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement is using an accelerated timetable in accordance with Regulation 27(5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the current state of urgency faced by the Authority in implementing measures to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d5997e-f4a1-4f06-83ca-8db6405b5fe0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 (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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33124100 - Diagnostic devices - 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies - 33127000 - Immuno-analysis devices - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141625 - Diagnostic kits ## Release History - 18 Dec 2020 at 17:13 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d5997e-f4a1-4f06-83ca-8db6405b5fe0 - 25 Nov 2020 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce133882-1c80-4766-bc11-98726da76cab - 10 Nov 2020 at 20:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a60686eb-bb5e-48ac-b612-bb6a7b5415a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d5997e-f4a1-4f06-83ca-8db6405b5fe0 18th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce133882-1c80-4766-bc11-98726da76cab 25th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a60686eb-bb5e-48ac-b612-bb6a7b5415a7 10th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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