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title: "Provision of Kitting and Delivery of PCR Sample Test Kits"
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# Provision of Kitting and Delivery of PCR Sample Test Kits

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e070b66d-4bdb-4faf-91f3-e660a10240ea

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract to K-Med Limited for the provision of kitting and delivery of PCR sample test kits. The contract, awarded under a negotiated procedure with a prior publication, aims to address the urgent need for PCR kits in response to the Omicron threat. The contract value is £15,240,000, with a procurement method of a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period is from 18th December 2021 to 31st March 2022, and the tender period ended on 17th December 2021.

This procurement opportunity, led by the UK Health Security Agency, presents business growth prospects for companies engaged in packaging, laboratory services, and diagnostic kits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to provide these services are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded to K-Med Limited, offering a chance for suppliers to engage in the delivery of essential healthcare products to support public health initiatives.

## Notice

UK Health Security Agency (UK HSA) has awarded a contract to K-Med Limited for the provisions of kitting and delivery of PCR sample test kits in direct response to the Omicron threat. The negotiated procedure with a prior publication has been utilised due to extreme urgency on the grounds of Regulation 32(2)(c) as failure to secure this service would have significant implications for public health. The Contract enables UK HSA to get delivery of the immediate need for PCR kits, due to the increase in required testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c9062d-3486-458d-b626-c7d2fd179e97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,240,000 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| 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 | K-MED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 79921000 - Packaging services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2022 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c9062d-3486-458d-b626-c7d2fd179e97
- 25 Oct 2022 at 13:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77112f95-f67c-4442-8612-ed33ef3de972
- 14 Jan 2022 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77112f95-f67c-4442-8612-ed33ef3de972

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c9062d-3486-458d-b626-c7d2fd179e97
  17th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77112f95-f67c-4442-8612-ed33ef3de972
  25th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H85H/GwML7T3BnOSo9oiDwM8HDEvUbEPxNUNWKKThHm6Xxzk
  Contract - Provision of Supply and Delivery of Test Kits - UKHSA K-Med 24.12.2021 Fully Executed_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fdbc61f-ef69-4bc5-aaf2-0e095175091c
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28139aeb-2a3f-4b57-b80f-55959a84f32f
  Contract - Provision of Supply and Delivery of Test Kits - UKHSA K-Med 24.12.2021 Fully Executed_Redacted

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