Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5c-281a-72a0-96d6-7e5c647f1cb6/lateral-flow-technology-testing-solutions [Skip to main content](#main-content) cancelledGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Lateral Flow Technology Testing Solutions [Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-of-health-and-social-care-dhsc-test-and-trace) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 Nov 2020 Deadline Closed 25 Nov 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender 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. The Department of Health & 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. ## CPV classification Diagnostic kits Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a9daf895-6fd6-4f63-a862-f2828294f899) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-of-health-and-social-care-dhsc-test-and-trace)[SectorMore Medical equipment & pharmaceuticals tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/medical-equipment-pharmaceuticals) ## More tenders like this [Specific Pathogen Free Eggs (SPF) Supply MHRA 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7a28-7063-9b59-503b2ed9cb0e/specific-pathogen-free-eggs-spf-supply)[Procurement of Medical Rehabilitation Equipment Chemonics International, Inc. 18 days left 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a143d5-2580-701b-a37e-db60c7b3d94b/procurement-of-medical-rehabilitation-equipment)[Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products – Fournitures de dispositifs médicaux stériles : trousses et packs à façon Centre Hospitalier de Perigueux, établissement support du GHT de Dordogne 9 days left 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fdb5-73a8-9441-10fac87ee1db/france-medical-equipments-pharmaceuticals-and-personal-care-products-fourni)[Medical equipments – Deguonies drėkintuvai Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universiteto ligoninė Kauno klinikos (PV) 37 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fc8c-7318-a4df-18f3d2c94726/lithuania-medical-equipments-deguonies-drekintuvai)[Pharmaceutical products – Open house Arzneimittelrabattverträge zum Wirkstoff Darbepoetin alfa, ATC B03XA02 AOK Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland - Die Gesundheitskasse 715 days left 30 Sept 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fd6e-70c4-9ec9-49b7f45f58a2/germany-pharmaceutical-products-open-house-arzneimittelrabattvertrage-zum-wi)[Pharmaceutical products – Open house Arzneimittelrabattverträge zum Wirkstoff Eisen(III)natrium-Gluconat-Komplex, ATC B03AC07 AOK Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland - Die Gesundheitskasse 715 days left 30 Sept 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-b8ca-705c-aed4-e8eb4f1e45f2/germany-pharmaceutical-products-open-house-arzneimittelrabattvertrage-zum-wi)