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title: "Provision of Kitting and Delivery of PCR Sample Test Kits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030b20"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-01-14"
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# Provision of Kitting and Delivery of PCR Sample Test Kits

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030b20

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UK HSA), represented by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has awarded a contract for the provision of kitting and delivery of PCR sample test kits in response to the urgency brought about by the Omicron variant. This contract falls under the services sector, specifically categorised as packaging services (CPV code 79921000). The procurement process, classified as a limited method, utilised a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to extreme urgency, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(c). The contract, signed on 24 December 2021, holds a total value of £15,240,000 and aims to ensure an immediate supply of PCR kits, vital for public health testing in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the medical supplies and logistics sectors. Companies specialising in diagnostic supplies, medical consumables, or laboratory services would be ideally equipped to respond to future procurement processes of this nature. With K-Med Limited currently contracted, opportunities may arise for subcontracting or partnerships with established suppliers to fulfill similar urgent public health requirements, thereby facilitating business growth in a rapidly evolving market.

## Notice

UK Health Security Agency (UK HSA) has awarded a contract to K-Med Limited for the provisions of kitting and delivery of PCR sample test kits in direct response to the Omicron threat.

The negotiated procedure with a prior publication has been utilised due to extreme urgency on the grounds of Regulation 32(2)(c) as failure to secure this service would have significant implications for public health.

The Contract enables UK HSA to get delivery of the immediate need for PCR kits, due to the increase in required testing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of PCR Sample Test Kits as part of the mass testing programme in response to the new Omicron variant.

### Procurement Information

The negotiated procedure without a prior publication has been used due to extreme urgency on the grounds of regulation 32(2)(c) as failure to secure this service would have significant implications for public health.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001160-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 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 | £15,240,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | K-MED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 79921000 - Packaging services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2022 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001160-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kmed.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency

## Provenance

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