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title: "Quality Control Testing of Lateral Flow Test Kits"
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# Quality Control Testing of Lateral Flow Test Kits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6bf456e-331a-44be-837a-6b58329a6f0b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) seeking services for "Quality Control Testing of Lateral Flow Test Kits." With a total contract value of £376,550, the procurement falls within the laboratory services industry category. This contract is at the award stage, having been awarded to Intertek on 16 December 2020, with the contract running from 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021. Delivery addresses include locations across the UK and British Overseas Territories, with the procurement method being selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those that can offer expertise in quality control and testing of medical equipment, specifically antigen test kits. Companies with capabilities in ensuring regulatory compliance and operational integrity in medical products may find this tender particularly suited to their offerings. The procurement process encourages large suppliers who can meet the rigorous testing demands and standards required by the Department of Health and Social Care.

## Notice

To obtain independent assurance that SARS CoV-2 Antigen qualitative test kits for clinical samples are consistently performing accurately in line with manufacturer claims and to identify any batches of test kits that may not be operating optimally. To obtain independent assurance that the test kit sampling swabs are sterile prior to use. The consequence of doing nothing is that the tests above an expected failure rate will be delayed deploying into the mission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fe63e6-1a74-412c-82e7-d2629f5defb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £376,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £376,550 |
| 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 | INTERTEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fe63e6-1a74-412c-82e7-d2629f5defb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fe63e6-1a74-412c-82e7-d2629f5defb9
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kJ0L/OmkZD.hSyBWqKlB4OwSBS3UXrbh86Q.HjMbZ1kn2k2E
  20201214DHSCIntertek_Framework_Change_Authorisation_Note_App_III_Ann_G_DHSC_Approved_Redacted (1)
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kJ0G/1l1pDCC4E3yyRG.p93qB9kBseA.BCt3FIdU9UvqDPWg
  20201214DHSCIntertek_Framework_Order_for_Qualitative_Testing_DHSC_Signature_Redacted (1)_Redacted

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