---
title: "Lateral Flow Testing Kits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c5a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-03-16"
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# Lateral Flow Testing Kits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c5a

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process for Lateral Flow Testing Kits, essential for addressing urgent requirements during the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement, classified under the goods category and particularly under Diagnostic kits (CPV code: 33141625), has utilised an open procurement method with an accelerated procedure due to the unique circumstances. The framework was awarded on 16th February 2021, and the related contracts are currently categorized as active, engaging suppliers who are required to meet stringent quality and pricing criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those involved in diagnostic devices and testing solutions. Companies that can meet the rigorous specifications—such as validation, CE marking, and beneficial pricing structures—will find themselves well-positioned to compete. With a variety of awarded suppliers including both SMEs and larger entities, there is potential for both niche and scale players to engage in this lucrative market, which is vital in maintaining public health standards during ongoing health crises.

## Notice

In light of the urgent requirement and as part of national measures to deal with the covid-19 pandemic, DHSC has a requirement for the supply of Lateral Flow Testing Kits. The procurement has appointed bidders to the framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In light of the urgent requirement and as part of national measures to deal with the covid-19 pandemic, DHSC has a requirement for the supply of Lateral Flow Testing Kits. The procurement was undertaken on an accelerated basis (Regulation 27(5) PCR). The procurement appointed bidders tothe framework. Additional information: The framework segments bids into lots, which are defined by Pack size (number of tests per kit /innerbox). Appointment onto a given lot is subject to the criteria stated in the procurement documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005353-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 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 | £1 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT RAPID DIAGNOSTICS; INNOVA MEDICAL GROUP; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS; TANNER PHARMA; UNA HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 33127000 - Immuno-analysis devices
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 19:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005353-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:639081-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

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