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title: "Coronavirus AG Rapid Test Cassette (Swab)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdce9f75-8d9b-4081-8ff7-1ac4dfe45f35"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-11-26"
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# Coronavirus AG Rapid Test Cassette (Swab)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdce9f75-8d9b-4081-8ff7-1ac4dfe45f35

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care has completed a procurement process for the supply of Coronavirus AG Rapid Test Cassette (Swab) kits as part of a public health initiative. This contract, valued at £148.5 million, falls under the goods category, specifically classified as diagnostic supplies. The procurement method utilised was a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication, and the contract period commenced on 9th October 2020, concluding on 31st December 2020. This procurement was actively managed, with the award date documented as 9th October 2020, and the contract is to be delivered to various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical diagnostic tools, particularly those specialising in Lateral Flow kits. Companies well-suited to participate in such tenders include SMEs with experience in healthcare product procurement and larger firms equipped to handle substantial supply contracts. Engaging in this sector can lead to growth, especially given the ongoing demand for medical supplies in response to public health needs.

## 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/7e4cd8c1-25ca-4968-8387-c02b71ebe3dc |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,500,000 |
| 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 & 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 | TANNER PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2020 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e4cd8c1-25ca-4968-8387-c02b71ebe3dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e4cd8c1-25ca-4968-8387-c02b71ebe3dc
  26th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEEG/Tye6EkUGS8VN6yCtXXLW0b0fGllXEYaFgEoaoSW.qcs
  20201007_DHSC_Order Form_Tanner Pharma_2_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEEF/cT2XurfvnUw4gcK4ViSrpWQVhBuKTwjBof82sMWb_QU
  Justification_for_Use_of_Article_32__Tanner Pharma

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