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Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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31 Mar 2021 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T), seeking services for the "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing". This tender falls under the research laboratory services category and was located in London, UK. The procurement stage is identified as 'Award', with the contract period commencing on 26th February 2021 and concluding on 26th March 2021. The total awarded value of the contract is £76,340.40, and the procurement method employed was a single tender action due to it being below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in clinical and diagnostic services, particularly those engaged in mass spectrometry and laboratory validation. Companies that focus on healthcare-related research or have expertise in diagnostic testing processes would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with such contracts not only opens potential revenue streams but also allows businesses to contribute to public health initiatives, notably in the realm of Covid-19 testing and validation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing

Notice Description

Validation that mass spectrometry can act as a diagnostic screen for patient samples from NHS test centres (i.e. validating P1 to a clinical standard); and validation of workflow to certain specifications (i.e. turnaround time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17dd50d1-b497-4e98-b554-989b17dec62e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dfd6cdb-6efd-4ce8-9def-47d2e88f857f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2021 - 26 Mar 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)
Contact Name
Procurement operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Further Information

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