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title: "Antibody Lateral Flow Test Kits"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb87809f-9a00-4813-b823-eb9bc9ce62b2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)"
published: "2020-12-05"
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# Antibody Lateral Flow Test Kits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb87809f-9a00-4813-b823-eb9bc9ce62b2

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) is planning to procure Antibody Lateral Flow Test Kits as part of their response to COVID-19. This procurement falls within the diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices industry category, with a total budget of £30 million. The contract period is set from 22nd February 2021 to 21st February 2022, and the procurement will utilise a selective method under a restricted procedure. A future notice regarding this tender is expected to be issued by 19th January 2021, detailing the forthcoming procurement stages.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics and testing equipment, particularly those that can offer innovative lateral flow testing devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the DHSC has identified them as suitable contenders for this procurement. Businesses engaged in the manufacturing or supply of diagnostic kits or laboratory services can leverage this opportunity to expand their reach in a rapidly growing sector influenced by ongoing public health needs.

## Notice

Owing to the developing nature of our response to COVID-19 the Contracting Authority is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System to facilitate the procurement of Lateral Flow Testing Devices for COVID-19 Antibodies. The contracting authority expects to seek purchases for research and surveillance studies in 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44895c6d-5bd3-4747-a03f-6ad578515404 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 21 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE) |
| 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
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits
- 38912000 - Automated swab test kits
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2020 at 14:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44895c6d-5bd3-4747-a03f-6ad578515404

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44895c6d-5bd3-4747-a03f-6ad578515404
  5th December 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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