--- title: "LFD Self Test: Reg 32" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb9563be-3ca3-42e6-8402-4cd78dfdbec0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb9563be-3ca3-42e6-8402-4cd78dfdbec0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb9563be-3ca3-42e6-8402-4cd78dfdbec0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb9563be-3ca3-42e6-8402-4cd78dfdbec0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2022-01-25" --- # LFD Self Test: Reg 32 Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb9563be-3ca3-42e6-8402-4cd78dfdbec0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb9563be-3ca3-42e6-8402-4cd78dfdbec0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb9563be-3ca3-42e6-8402-4cd78dfdbec0.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract titled "LFD Self Test: Reg 32" for the provision of lateral flow testing kits (LFTs) in response to the increased demand due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19. This contract was awarded using a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The total contract value is £215,000,000, with the procurement period having commenced on 31 December 2021 and concluding on 31 January 2022. The delivery addresses for the testing kits include various regions across the United Kingdom and beyond, while the procurement stage is currently in the Award phase. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and diagnostic supplies industry, particularly those specialising in Covid-19 testing solutions. Companies with the capacity to provide large volumes of diagnostic kits and supplies will find this a fitting opportunity to enhance their market presence. Additionally, businesses capable of delivering rapid response solutions to public health challenges may leverage this chance to engage in future tenders and contracts with the UKHSA and similar organisations, supporting efforts against ongoing health crises. ## Notice Mass testing using lateral flow testing kits (LFTs) for the detection of Covid-19 viral antigens has become a key part of protecting the economy and saving lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. UKHSA has ensured the supply of LFTs by implementing a Dynamic Purchasing System (as advertised in a contract notice on the Find a Tender Service with reference C22033 on 5 March 2021) and procuring LFTs competitively through that DPS. A further competitive tender through the DPS is currently in progress. The Omicron outbreak and its high transmissibility has however led to an urgent and unforeseeable surge in demand for LFTs. Due to this urgency, UKHSA is unable to comply with the time periods required for a further competitive tender (whether under the DPS or otherwise), as any delay will risk the current stock of competitively-procured LFTs being exhausted thereby introducing a significant risk to public health. UKHSA has therefore used the negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to award a contract to Innova Medical Group Inc on 31 December 2021 for PS215,000,000. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d64d9f8-63e4-4357-9efd-8b7977ba1929 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 25 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £430,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £215,000,000 | | 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 | | 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 | INNOVA MEDICAL GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141625 - Diagnostic kits ## Release History - 25 Jan 2022 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d64d9f8-63e4-4357-9efd-8b7977ba1929 - 24 Jan 2022 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28825279-3cff-4bd7-9abc-8eba6e92c3a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d64d9f8-63e4-4357-9efd-8b7977ba1929 25th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28825279-3cff-4bd7-9abc-8eba6e92c3a6 24th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HBOm/K4FGoRAZC6KyLTA8c4A1uWKLgf8ESLyUBIm8U4cO_Jo CCRID_C57350_DPS_LFT_Innova_20211217_Signed_Redacted_20220121 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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