Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - Revalidation of National Microbiology Framework

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Jan 2023 at 09:11

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Jan 2023 at 17:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency is seeking Request for Information (RFI) responses for the revalidation of the National Microbiology Framework. The objective is to assess the feasibility of various contracting models for high-volume PCR diagnostic testing capacity. The engagement end date is set for January 20, 2023. The RFI forms part of the agency's preparedness plans and does not involve awarding contracts.

This tender process by the UK Health Security Agency provides an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services sector. Companies with experience in high-volume PCR diagnostic testing and scalable services are well-suited to respond to this opportunity. The RFI does not guarantee any contract awards, and costs incurred in responding will not be reimbursed by the agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - Revalidation of National Microbiology Framework

Notice Description

UKHSA is in the process of developing its approach to pandemic preparedness for pathogens (known and unknown) in the future. This RFI is seeking to develop UKHSA's understanding of the feasibility of different contracting models for the provision of high volume, high throughput PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) diagnostic testing capacity in a manner which delivers a value for money and scalable service. The RFI will form part of UKHSA's preparedness plans and is not part of a procurement process. The issuance of this RFI does not constitute a sourcing exercise and no contracts are anticipated to be awarded because of the information provided, nor will the Authority pay any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation of a response to this RFI. 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=a078d000004wARiAAM&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faaa088-347b-4ff1-83f0-3e3e7b652d9f
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2023Expired
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
Natalie Polybank
Contact Email
natalie.polybank@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
17 SMITH SQUARE
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
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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