Planning

RFI - Rapid Incident Team-Biological and Environmental Sampling

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

01 Sep 2022 at 11:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is planning a tender titled "RFI - Rapid Incident Team-Biological and Environmental Sampling" in the laboratory services category. The tender is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for September 15, 2022. The buying organization, UKHSA, based in London, is seeking rapid biological and environmental sampling services to support disease outbreak investigations across England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing laboratory services, especially those specialising in rapid sampling for disease outbreaks, to engage with the UK Health Security Agency. The tender aims to outsource sampling services to relieve pressure on internal resources and ensure timely response to public health emergencies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity, aligning with the Authority's goal of consistent, high-quality service provision to support disease control efforts in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - Rapid Incident Team-Biological and Environmental Sampling

Notice Description

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats. We provide intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage, to make the nation's health secure. The Rapid Investigation Team (RIT) has a national remit across England to support the rapid investigation and response to disease outbreaks at their source, with the aim of limiting its impact and preventing further spread/harm. On-site outbreak investigation, including the collection of biological and environmental samples along with contextual qualitative and quantitative data are also within the RIT's remit. Further detail of the pathogens that may require investigation and sampling are included within the Bacteriology reference department user manual : Virus reference department user manual , and Food Water and Environmental Microbiology reference manual ; The RIT requires rapid biological and environmental sampling services (including domiciliary community sampling) that are readily available to support outbreak and incident investigation and response. These services are outsourced to relieve the pressure on internal clinical resources and to provide a more rapid and convenient service to the individuals identified as requiring sample collection across England. The collection of biological samples is considered a public task under UKHSA's responsibility in responding to public health emergencies and does not require ethical approval from the Health Research Authority or other regulatory authority. The aim of this request for information is to understand the markets' ability to meet the Authority's needs of this service and deliverables; to ensure that there is consistent and affordable provision of high quality, safe and compliant Sampling Services in England to support the response to communicable and non-communicable disease control. Should you wish to respond to this Request for Information, please complete the response questionnaire which is found at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a078d000000uSjVAAU&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-379fcd77-d2f3-44dc-a4a7-7c329e1774d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e27a6f7-8eca-4528-8761-01dccdcf0b17
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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