Tender

Genomics Quality and Innovation Framework Agreement

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Dec 2021 at 10:53

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20 Dec 2021 at 09:15

Tender

17 Dec 2021 at 17:35

Tender

17 Dec 2021 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is currently conducting an open procurement process for the "Genomics Quality and Innovation Framework Agreement," aimed at establishing a framework for pathogen genomics projects. This tender is classified under research laboratory services and will run until 18 January 2022, with a total contract value of £5 million. The contract period is set to commence on 1 February 2022 and conclude on 31 March 2023. Interested parties are invited to participate in this procurement process, which follows the Open Procedure as stipulated in Regulation 14 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and diagnostics sector, specifically those with expertise in pathogen genomics. Companies experienced in areas such as sample-to-result sequencing, data analysis for pathogens, and whole genome sequencing will be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the rising importance of genomic sciences in public health, engaging in this framework could enhance business growth and open up further avenues for collaboration with public health authorities.

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Notice Title

Genomics Quality and Innovation Framework Agreement

Notice Description

UKHSA seeks to establish a Quality and Innovation Framework agreement for pathogen genomics projects. The Framework is to be established under Regulation 14 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Although this procurement is exempt under Regulation 14, UKHSA will run the procurement process equivalent to the Open Procedure. The Framework seeks to provide research and diagnostic laboratories the opportunity to assist the Authority through work packages in optimising the delivery of Pathogen Genomics activity across its lab networks and supporting activities. The generic requirements to be covered under the framework will include but are not limited to research and development, experimentation, and study for the examination of specimens/samples/sample extracts and the development of methods for pathogen genomic sequencing and data analysis. Interested providers shall have suitable prior experience which includes: - pathogen sample-to-result sequencing - data analysis for pathogens - whole genome sequencing -sequencing data analysis and pipeline development. Interested suppliers can visit the Atamis Portal eTendering Portal: https://health-family.force.com/ Please search for Contract Ref: C52945 to find to find this opportunity. To tender you must follow instructions provided in the tender documents and respond via the portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46f1f893-e0b4-4780-9404-fb433961f679
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47763789-594f-474b-ba77-bc9230d34370
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Shemunatsi Madziba
Contact Email
shemunatsi.madziba@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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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