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Laboratory Test Validation Services

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)

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28 Apr 2021 at 11:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to procure Laboratory Test Validation Services for a value of £6,000,000. This tender, classified under laboratory services, aims to establish independent validation of COVID-19 test products, with the urgency driven by the government's commitment to provide Lateral Flow tests until 30 June 2021. The tender was published on 28 April 2021, and bids must be submitted by 20 May 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 6 July 2021 and will last until 5 July 2022, with activities located in London, SW1H 0EU.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory testing and validation services, particularly those with expertise in COVID-19 products. Companies that can offer robust testing protocols and have experience in delivering quick and reliable validation services will find themselves well-poised to compete for this contract. The open procurement method also allows a wide range of qualified firms to participate in the tendering process, fostering a competitive and dynamic marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Test Validation Services

Notice Description

To setup and establish laboratory services and personnel capable of: i) assessing and validating the technical performance of supplied testing equipment (i.e. Products) using a Private Testing Validation Group (PTVG) defined protocol and against an agreed Comparator Assay; and ii) documenting findings into a standardised report to feed back to the PTVG .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d20ae74-5127-4e4a-ba93-8a74adfec45d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db435d5-0f80-4eb4-9f14-d5e48e7bc9ca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2021 - 5 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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