--- title: "Provision of Lateral Flow testing devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030e89" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030e89" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030e89.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030e89.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2022-01-24" --- # Provision of Lateral Flow testing devices for the detection of COVID-19 viral antigens 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-030e89 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030e89) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030e89.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) seeking to acquire lateral flow testing devices for COVID-19 detection due to an urgent demand caused by the Omicron outbreak. The contract was awarded to Tanner Pharma UK Limited for £169,000,000 using a limited procurement method without prior publication, under the negotiated procedure permitted by public contracts regulations. This contract was officially awarded on 29 December 2021, following a decision made in the context of ensuring public health amidst the pandemic. The procurement remains classified under the goods category, specifically for diagnostic kits. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and diagnostics sector, particularly for companies that manufacture or supply medical testing equipment and related services. With the ongoing need for COVID-19 testing and public health solutions, firms capable of delivering rapid testing kits, along with the associated logistical support, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. This context underscores the importance of readiness among suppliers to respond swiftly to urgent public health needs. ## Notice The Omicron outbreak and its high transmissibility has however led to an urgent and unforeseeable surge in demand for LFTs. Due to this urgency, UKHSA is unable to comply with the time periods required for a further competitive tender (whether under the DPS or otherwise), as any delay will risk the current stock of competitively-procured LFTs being exhausted thereby introducing a significant risk to public health. UKHSA has therefore used the negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to award a contract to Tanner Pharma UK LImited on 29 December 2021 for PS169,000,000. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Omicron outbreak and its high transmissibility has however led to an urgent and unforeseeable surge in demand for LFTs. Due to this urgency, UKHSA is unable to comply with the time periods required for a further competitive tender (whether under the DPS or otherwise), as any delay will risk the current stock of competitively-procured LFTs being exhausted thereby introducing a significant risk to public health. UKHSA has therefore used the negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to award a contract to Tanner Pharma UK LImited on 29 December 2021 for PS169,000,000. ### Procurement Information Mass testing using lateral flow testing kits (LFTs) for the detection of Covid-19 viral antigens has become a key part of protecting the economy and saving lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. UKHSA has ensured the supply of LFTs by implementing a Dynamic Purchasing System (as advertised in a contract notice on the Find a Tender Service with reference C22033 on 5 March 2021) and procuring LFTs competitively through that DPS. A further competitive tender through the DPS is currently in progress. The Omicron outbreak and its high transmissibility has however led to an urgent and unforeseeable surge in demand for LFTs. Due to this urgency, UKHSA is unable to comply with the time periods required for a further competitive tender (whether under the DPS or otherwise), as any delay will risk the current stock of competitively-procured LFTs being exhausted thereby introducing a significant risk to public health. UKHSA has therefore used the negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to award a contract to Tanner Pharma UK LImited on 29 December 2021 for PS169,000,000. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002032-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Sep 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 | 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 | TANNER PHARMA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141625 - Diagnostic kits ## Release History - 24 Jan 2022 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002032-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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