Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions

Concepts

• diagnostic kits
• department of health and social care
• dhsc
• lateral flow tests
• lateral flow technology testing solutions
• test strip
• provision of a volume order of lateral flow test
• department of health
• social care
• sample pad

Location

London

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Department of Health and 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.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

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.