--- title: "Procurement of Kitting Automation Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ded5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ded5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ded5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ded5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2021-09-09" --- # Procurement of Kitting Automation Equipment Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ded5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ded5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ded5.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care is conducting a tender for the "Procurement of Kitting Automation Equipment" aimed at enhancing the production of test kits as part of the Test & Trace Programme. This procurement falls within the industry category of electromechanical equipment and has a total estimated value of £30,000,000. The current stage is "active," with the tender period ending on 11th October 2021. Interested suppliers must register on the Atamis e-Sourcing Suite to participate, where the submission method will be electronic. The procurement process is executed through a selective method using competitive dialogue. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in automating manufacturing processes, medical equipment supply, and similar fields. Businesses capable of designing, delivering, and supporting automated solutions for high-volume production will find this process especially relevant. With the expectation of achieving a maximum capacity of 500,000 tests per day, firms with expertise in scaling operations and optimising production efficiency will be particularly well-suited to compete and contribute to this critical health initiative. ## Notice The Department of Health & Social Care has set up the Test & Trace Programme to address the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of the Mass Testing programme, the Test & Trace Programme produces PCR and LAMP test kits. Currently, these diagnostic test kits are produced in a largely manual fashion. The Test & Trace programme is seeking to establish a fully automated capability to produce diagnostic test-kits at large scale. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Department of Health & Social Care has set up the Test & Trace Programme to address the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of the Test and Trace programme is: * Saving Lives (rapid testing for anyone with symptoms)* Protecting the vulnerable (screening of selected cohorts)* Containment (Integral part of NHS Test and Trace) * Getting UK back to work (testing available for all symptomatic citizens)* Understanding prevalence (survey delivery) As part of the Mass Testing programme, the Test & Trace Programme produces PCR and LAMP test kits. Currently, these diagnostic test kits are produced in a largely manual fashion. The Test & Trace programme is seeking to establish a fully automated capability to produce diagnostic test-kits at large scale, in order to:* Establish a lasting legacy to better prepare the UK for future pandemic events when they occur, and to repurpose the testing system for non-pandemic tests such as genetic sequencing, cancer diagnostics, STDs and other respiratory diseases;* Improve quality of test kit production;* Achieve a Maximum Capacity of 500,000 tests / day, of the four variants of Covid-19 test kits specified in the System Requirements Documents (SRD)to meet predicted test demand;* Increase responsiveness to fluctuating demand, with the ability to quickly increase or decrease volumes in line with rapidly changing demand for Covid tests;* Produce test kits for the four PCR test kits variants that make 99% of the demand, and to be able to accommodate planned / possible future kit without major redesign;* Reduce the cost of producing test kits for the tax payer;We are seeking a supplier to design, deliver, install and commission this Automated Kitting Equipment, and to provide DHSC operator training and ongoing equipment support. DHSC are now advising the market of our intention to procure these goods. This Procurement will establish a single Contract for the purchase of Kitting Automation Equipment. Additional information: ProcessSuppliers instructions: the opportunity will be available on the DHSC Atamis eTendering System and will be conducted using the competitive dialogue procedure. You must be registered on the Atamis e-Sourcing Suite ("Atamis") via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome in order to take part in this Procurement. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend such support for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022374-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £30,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment - 42200000 - Machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing and associated parts - 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 9 Sep 2021 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022374-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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