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title: "Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0292a3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-02-12"
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# Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0292a3

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking suppliers for the provision of Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions in the goods category, specifically diagnostic kits. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open procedure. This contract was initiated on 12th February 2021, with an accelerated timetable introduced due to urgent requirements related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the related lot has been marked as unsuccessful, the opportunity remains significant for future rounds as the urgency for such testing solutions continues.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical and diagnostic equipment, particularly those specialising in testing kits and healthcare solutions. Companies that can rapidly scale production capabilities or have innovative testing technologies may find competitive advantages, as the healthcare sector is actively pursuing efficient and effective solutions to manage public health challenges. Engaging with future rounds of this procurement may benefit suppliers in the diagnostics field looking to expand their market presence amid ongoing health demands.

## Notice

Lateral flow tests are used for the rapid (typically 10-30 minutes) detection of a coronavirus antigen.The test strip itself is composed of a nitrocellulose membrane, retained within typically a plastic housing with a window at one end with a sample pad for the addition of the sample and a window at the other end showing a visual positive or negative result dependant on the presence of the virus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) has a requirement for the provision of a volume order of Lateral flow test across up to a 4 month duration.This procurement process is being conducted using the Open Procedure, in accordance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement is using an accelerated timetable in accordance with Regulation 27(5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the current state of urgency faced by the Authority in implementing measures to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002876-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| 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 | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2021 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002876-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:536544-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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