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title: "Provision of Abbott Panbio Covid 19 Antigen Rapid Test Devices"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-abd90cdb-81a2-4fdc-9124-d49e85863532"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-11-24"
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# Provision of Abbott Panbio Covid 19 Antigen Rapid Test Devices

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abd90cdb-81a2-4fdc-9124-d49e85863532

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, seeking the supply of Abbott Panbio Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Devices. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focused on diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies, with a total contract value of £44,000,000. The procurement was conducted using a limited method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period commenced on 11 September 2020 and concluded on 10 December 2020. The contract was awarded on 11 September 2020, with the published award notice dated 24 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical testing equipment, particularly those that can meet the rigorous standards required for NHS contracts. Given the focus on Covid-19 testing, suppliers with experience in rapid testing and diagnostic products would be well-suited to compete. Companies looking to expand in the healthcare sector and those offering innovative diagnostics solutions could greatly benefit from contracts of this nature.

## Notice

Abbott Pan Bio test kits to support the UK Covid-19 testing strategy and to enable mass testing for C-19 through rapid testing and to supplement diagnostics capacity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a130f3-fbfa-4134-9911-637d79c19c28 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2020 - 10 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000,000 |
| 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 | ABBOTT RAPID DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2020 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a130f3-fbfa-4134-9911-637d79c19c28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a130f3-fbfa-4134-9911-637d79c19c28
  24th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE0v/cuyXg1hh2DfVNzoB3U.8vPs3G_lIfPEGGsaxDZsbbi8
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Abbott
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEJO/1YU9Be_GbviUiJGx62dH2ASGiWXCxmPIxKbbobesBCU
  DHSC_Contract_for_Goods__Order_Form_Abbott_PanbioLateralFlow_FinalSigned_1_1_Redacted (002)_Redacted

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