--- title: "Lateral Flow Testing Kits" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029150" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029150" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029150.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029150.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2021-02-08" --- # Lateral Flow Testing Kits Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029150 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029150) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029150.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is initiating a procurement process for the supply of Lateral Flow Testing Kits, classified under diagnostic kits within the health industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with significant procurement volume anticipated during the first and/or second quarter of 2021, as part of national efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The future notice date is set for 26th February 2021, and potential suppliers should prepare for the forthcoming contract details which will be published through the Atamis e-Sourcing platform. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for suppliers of diagnostic devices to engage in government contracts focused on public health. Businesses specialising in the manufacturing or supply of medical testing equipment, particularly those with capabilities in rapid diagnostic tests, would be well-suited to compete. The ongoing demand for Lateral Flow Testing Kits underscores the critical role such businesses play in supporting health initiatives and potentially securing significant government contracts throughout 2021. ## Notice Lateral flow tests are effective at detecting infectious cases of coronavirus, thereby identifying people with a high viral load who are the most likely to spread the virus further.Hundreds of thousands of Lateral Flow Tests are being carried out every day, with the majority taking place at dedicated tests sites for people without symptoms, in order to detect more and more cases of COVID-19 and break chains of transmission.So far, tens of thousands of cases have already been detected using these tests.The DHSC anticipates that self-testing may cover a relevant role in the Mass Testing strategy, to support individuals preserving their health and self-isolating, when required, to stop the spread of the virus. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The exact form of the Procurement will be disclosed at the point of the Contract Notice.As part of national measures to deal with the covid-19 pandemic, DHSC has an ongoing requirement for the supply of substantial volumes of Lateral Flow Testing Kits.It is anticipated that DHSC will be procuring significant volumes over Q1 and/or Q2 2021.The volumes and associated values are to be confirmed in subsequent contract notices.Please note that any Lateral Flow Test must undergo a Validation process performed at Public Health England, Porton Down. Please find more details at the following website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/assessment-and-procurement-of-coronavirus-covid-19-tests/protocol-for-evaluation-of-rapid-diagnostic-assays-for-specific-sars-cov-2-antigens-lateral-flow-devices DHSC Procurements are typically run through the Atamis e-Sourcing platform. Should you wish to participate to any upcoming Procurements, you may wish to register your bidding entity at the following website: http://health.atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002537-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Feb 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33124100 - Diagnostic devices - 33141625 - Diagnostic kits ## Release History - 8 Feb 2021 at 21:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002537-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/assessment-and-procurement-of-coronavirus-covid-19-tests/protocol-for-evaluation-of-rapid-diagnostic-assays-for-specific-sars-cov-2-antigens-lateral-flow-devices ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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