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title: "Fortress Diagnostics COVID-19 Antibody Test Kits"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4c28903-4c4c-42fb-a0a3-ebba01e9feea"
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# Fortress Diagnostics COVID-19 Antibody Test Kits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4c28903-4c4c-42fb-a0a3-ebba01e9feea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of COVID-19 antibody test kits, titled "Fortress Diagnostics COVID-19 Antibody Test Kits," was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care. This procurement falls under the diagnostic kits category within the goods industry. The contract was awarded for £750,000 on 12th January 2021, with the contract period commencing on the same date and concluding on 28th February 2021. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare and diagnostics sectors, particularly those capable of providing medical devices or similar goods. Companies, particularly those with expertise in diagnostic kit manufacturing, are well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature, as the demand for reliable COVID-19 testing solutions continues to be a critical need in public health responses.

## Notice

Provision of Lateral Flow Devices for Covid-19 Testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb49d01e-edbf-448d-ba16-d8a9c2c3702f |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | UNA HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb49d01e-edbf-448d-ba16-d8a9c2c3702f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb49d01e-edbf-448d-ba16-d8a9c2c3702f
  9th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHim/iTbQ44uhsi01e3GoHAvQAKL01.oqHI2FQnngISt5pTo
  UnaHealth Biobank Contract Signed_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHme/x_GClHZL4gyTj0nXzgH9LKqzjRkfdlagxVANRjBsaa8
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Una Health Ltd_

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