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Mini-competition for additional lab capacity

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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01 Sep 2021 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has completed a tender process for a project titled "Mini-competition for additional lab capacity," aimed at providing services for testing Covid-19 PCR samples. This procurement falls under the healthcare services industry, classified under CPV code 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories. The tender process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 3rd August 2021 and will extend until 17th October 2021, with the initial tender period concluding on 30th July 2021.

This opportunity to deliver Covid-19 testing services opens avenues for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services or other healthcare-related sectors to engage with public sector procurement. Firms with the capacity to handle large-scale testing operations and those equipped to respond swiftly to healthcare demands would be particularly suited to compete. Companies capable of aligning their services with public health objectives may find significant growth potential by participating in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Mini-competition for additional lab capacity

Notice Description

Services provided for testing Covid-19 PCR samples for Pillar 2 from Aug 21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21678c8f-249e-44d1-8dad-1df9199403be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef3fc64a-258b-4433-b68e-5e331249e620
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,600,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2021 - 17 Oct 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ALPHABIOLABORATORIES ANALYTICAL

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