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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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04 Jun 2021 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T), aimed at securing a contract titled "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing." This project falls under the research laboratory services category, and is primarily located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The award of the contract, valued at £36,000, was completed on 25th May 2021, with the contract period running from 15th February 2021 to 26th March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies engaged in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in clinical validation, diagnostic testing, or mass spectrometry. Businesses that have the capability to provide such innovative testing solutions or those experienced in delivering NHS-related services would find this contract suitable. Engaging in this sector can enable growth, especially for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public health and COVID-19 related initiatives.

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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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3699088c-d2ea-4aba-83a3-e61433fa50bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73b8c61-52d5-498e-a5f8-6e048042133f
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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 26 Mar 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
DHSC 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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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