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title: "Provision of Rapid Covid-19 test kits"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dbd240af-8643-4c4f-9a8c-9806e122b57a"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-18"
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# Provision of Rapid Covid-19 test kits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbd240af-8643-4c4f-9a8c-9806e122b57a

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process for the provision of Rapid Covid-19 test kits. This initiative is part of the UK's Covid-19 Testing strategy focused on surveillance testing, classified under the CPV code for diagnostic kits. The procurement was carried out using a limited negotiative procedure without prior publication and was valued at £3,300,000. The contract period runs from 23rd March 2020 to 31st May 2020, with the tender period having ended on 23rd March 2020. The delivery addresses include the United Kingdom and its territories.

This completed tender represents significant business growth opportunities for health technology companies and suppliers of diagnostic equipment. Businesses involved in the manufacturing or distribution of health-related goods, particularly those working with Covid-19 related products, could find themselves well-positioned to engage in future tenders in this sector. As the landscape evolves, partnerships with public health authorities, such as the Department of Health and Social Care, will be crucial for businesses aiming to support ongoing public health initiatives.

## Notice

Supply of test kits for use as part of the UK Covid-19 Testing strategy in support of Pillar 4 - Surveillance testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e5f43a-58ff-443e-a1a9-36ac740c1461 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,300,000 |
| 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

- 18 Dec 2020 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e5f43a-58ff-443e-a1a9-36ac740c1461

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e5f43a-58ff-443e-a1a9-36ac740c1461
  18th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEr6/bcTqtS6OFERsirXRR4lkTyppIWuolfmfJ8UG6eELMBQ
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Una Health Ltd
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEsx/DVddTzN_q4q2aPLg0E9IKE2hAny4OdthV9Bfdo3Ey8o
  Una_Health_Contract_Redacted

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