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title: "Quality Control Testing of Lateral Flow Test Kits"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d79d8dc1-0a6c-4019-9d27-10dd54ae512a"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
published: "2021-05-26"
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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-d79d8dc1-0a6c-4019-9d27-10dd54ae512a

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Quality Control Testing of Lateral Flow Test Kits." This initiative falls under the laboratory services category and was conducted in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 28th February 2021, and the contract commenced on 1st March 2021, with an end date of 31st March 2021. The awarded contract value was £284,206.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those offering quality control testing and assurance. Companies capable of demonstrating compliance with stringent health standards and possessing the technical expertise to evaluate medical devices would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Such contracts not only provide potential financial growth but also contribute to public health initiatives, thereby enhancing the provider's reputation and network within the healthcare industry.

## 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/2a84ab4c-af5c-439c-ad35-801896ac9210 |
| 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 | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £284,206 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £284,206 |
| 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

- 26 May 2021 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a84ab4c-af5c-439c-ad35-801896ac9210

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a84ab4c-af5c-439c-ad35-801896ac9210
  26th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000khNs/2.J.hYCpv1eA3C2mRlgQc5DXyDmNBUjtDVj64wRvBB0
  Amended_18022021_DHSCIntertek_Framework_Change_Authorisation_Note_App_III_Ann_G_DHSC_Approved_v1.0_Redacted (1)

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