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title: "SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test Kits"
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# SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test Kits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5302f24-d0b7-430e-91b4-ee0df4f031d3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test Kits has been completed by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T), located in London, UK. The contract, valued at approximately £727.6 million, falls under the diagnostic supplies category, specifically for goods. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period commenced on 15 January 2021 and concluded on 28 February 2021. The relevant tender was awarded on 15 January 2021, with the public announcement made on 30 March 2021.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the manufacture, supply, and distribution of diagnostic medical supplies and consumables. Businesses that operate within the healthcare supply industry or those with capabilities in rapid testing products would be well-positioned to engage in future similar contracts. The scale of the procurement suggests that larger firms may have an advantage, although innovation and competitive pricing could favour smaller suppliers looking to enter this critical market.

## Notice

Contract for Lateral Flow kits and consumables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2574d94-13d2-423f-b744-47330680fe02 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2021 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £727,614,408 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £727,614,408 |
| 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 | INNOVA MEDICAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2574d94-13d2-423f-b744-47330680fe02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2574d94-13d2-423f-b744-47330680fe02
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIte/x.Ng4I3jzaZepS2LOLeI8uhQobowEV4QjnAPcqAC7w0
  20211002_Variation Agreement - Innova_Feb_2021_Final- rak exe. rock_Redacted_VF
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIta/BCcb9nfHyfKyfK1Qwv4Xt2LuK6rAjIOMR4dEmaNIYY4
  DHSC_Contract_for_Goods__Order_Form_January_2021_final_1301- RAK exe.rocksig_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIvV/sXsQ.5aR3NhCls_DbEiz8t2QBqDtixmLkvLwzNvthlA
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Innova

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