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title: "Serology - Rapid Antibody Test kits"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-facc55f2-bcbb-4fda-b6ba-6ac089108839"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Serology - Rapid Antibody Test kits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-facc55f2-bcbb-4fda-b6ba-6ac089108839

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, seeking contracts for the supply of Serology - Rapid Antibody Test kits. This process falls under the goods category within the diagnostic devices sector. The procurement was conducted through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with an award date of 25th March 2020, and a contract period that ran until 16th April 2020. This particular notice is published for information purposes only, as no products were bought, and the contract was ultimately cancelled.

This tender represents an opportunity primarily for large suppliers in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic devices. Businesses engaged in the production or distribution of medical equipment and supplies may find similar future tenders beneficial for growth. Engaging in public procurement, especially in essential health products, can enhance a company’s market presence and foster new business connections within the healthcare ecosystem.

## Notice

For the supply of - Serology - Rapid Antibody Test kits. This is no longer a live contract, this notice has been published for information purposes only. No product in relation to this contract was purchased and this quotation acceptance was cancelled This Contracts Finder notice is relating to Contract notice 2021/S 000-001673. The award date in Contract notice 2021/S 000-001673 is incorrect and is being amended. The actual award date is 25/03/2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30710b0-d095-4431-8448-8fdb1e82654c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2020 - 16 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,500,000 |
| 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 | ABBOTT RAPID DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30710b0-d095-4431-8448-8fdb1e82654c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30710b0-d095-4431-8448-8fdb1e82654c
  2nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFZS/heY__gaIggWCYY.5LDi8Xxz5wshfZ6xgBVV5ZHe9QXY
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Abbott
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFuG/J3Twc10jo5eT0GyjpjvRycGhsMmIF_FSO5NzYwSx1oY
  Abbott_Redacted

## Provenance

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