--- title: "Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e697b028-083a-4916-896d-2890b263a2ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e697b028-083a-4916-896d-2890b263a2ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e697b028-083a-4916-896d-2890b263a2ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e697b028-083a-4916-896d-2890b263a2ff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)" published: "2021-05-13" --- # Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e697b028-083a-4916-896d-2890b263a2ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e697b028-083a-4916-896d-2890b263a2ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e697b028-083a-4916-896d-2890b263a2ff.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for "Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace," which focuses on packaging services, specifically targeting the provision of test kits in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The pre-engagement activity includes a market engagement event scheduled for 20th May 2021 at 10am, where an RFI will be collected, with a deadline for registration by 24th April 2021. The procurement aims to streamline packaging solutions for home testing kits, anticipating a need for approximately 2.4 million kits per month, with delivery addresses located in London, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in packaging services and medical consumables, to engage in a critical supply chain for the NHS. Companies that can provide innovative, cost-effective, and compliant packaging solutions will be well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to get involved, as the procurement process appears to favour their capabilities in delivering tailored solutions to meet the stringent requirements of the NHS Test and Trace initiative. ## Notice NHS Test and Trace is the national organisation under the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) responsible for conducting Covid-19 testing in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. NHS Test and Trace is seeking to procure the packaging requirements for the kitting of test kits specifically for the Home Channel, with continuity of supply being fundamental during this transition period. The ambition of NHS Test and Trace is to ensure that everyone who needs a test in the UK has access to one. The Home Channel is one of a number of convenient channels helping to facilitate Covid-19 testing. To support the Home Channel, NHS Test and Trace are looking to standardise the packaging requirements for the test kits to move to a more effective and economic packaging solution that can protect test kits in transport to homes as well as meeting the legal requirements to safely transport samples returned to test laboratories. This packaging also needs to be handled efficiently at laboratories to maximise testing throughput. Based on lab and end user feedback Test and Trace have designed a packaging solution to meet the requirements of the Home Test Channel. It includes an individual test kit cardboard box, a tamper seal, a double grip seal leakproof bag and an absorbent sheet to protect against leaks. The volume is anticipated to be approximately 2.4M individual test kits, kitted per month. Pre-engagement activity: We intend to run an initial supplier engagement event including a Webinar and RFI (prior to the issue of the tender) on Thursday 20th May at 10am. The webinar is intended to provide those who may be interested in participating in this procurement with details of the outline business case and proposed procurement approach. The RFI is for the Authority to collect feedback on the packaging design (the practicalities of the design and the technical capacity to manufacture). In order to attend the webinar, please use the following link to register on https://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-engagement-event-standardised-packaging-test-trace-tickets-154666717315 The RFI will be published prior to the webinar on our e-Procurement system, Atamis. Please register with your interest by Thursday 24th April using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Select "Find Opportunities" and then select the Packaging Standardisation for NHS Test & Trace opportunity. Once you have selected the Opportunity, press the "Register Interest" button to register your interest. Please note that all future correspondence for the event will be our e-Procurement System. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9513c23a-631d-4a8e-846b-4f8828cd53e9 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 May 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 79920000 - Packaging and related services - 79921000 - Packaging services ## Release History - 13 May 2021 at 15:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9513c23a-631d-4a8e-846b-4f8828cd53e9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9513c23a-631d-4a8e-846b-4f8828cd53e9 13th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-engagement-event-standardised-packaging-test-trace-tickets-154666717315 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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