Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - Malaria Reference Laboratory Service

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

03 Oct 2022 at 18:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is seeking services for a Malaria Reference Laboratory in London (postal code: SW1P 3JR). The procurement process is in the planning stage with a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Malaria Reference Laboratory Service." The engagement end date for this process is set for 18th October 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services industry to provide a high-quality, safe, and compliant Malaria sampling service in the UK. Small and medium enterprises are well-suited to compete in this procurement process managed by the UK Health Security Agency. The aim is to ensure the continuation of the Malaria Reference Laboratory service before the current contract expires on 31st March 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - Malaria Reference Laboratory Service

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. Malaria is a serious and potentially life-threatening febrile illness caused by infection with the protozoan parasite Plasmodium. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. There are 5 species of Plasmodium that infect humans: P. falciparum (responsible for the most severe form of malaria and the most deaths), P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae and P. knowlesi. Malaria does not currently occur naturally in the UK, but travel-associated cases are reported in those who have returned to the UK or arrived (either as a visitor or migrant to the UK) from malaria-endemic areas . The Malaria Reference Laboratory (Malaria RL) provides laboratory reference and diagnostic parasitology of malaria, and surveillance data on all imported malaria reported in the UK. The laboratory processes on average 2,000 samples per year. The results of this work are used to develop national policy on preventing imported malaria. UKHSA is responsible for commissioning this service on behalf of the NHS, devolved administrations of the UK and the Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention . The Authority's current contract is due to expire on 31st March 2023. The Authority intends to implement a new Contract by 1st April 2023 to ensure the continuation of the service (subject to contract being signed by both parties). The aim of this RFI is to understand the markets' ability to meet the Authority's needs for this service and deliverables. This is to ensure that there is a consistent and affordable provision of high quality, safe and compliant Malaria sampling service in the UK. 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=a078d000000vkkuAAA&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b6c3b12-9fe3-4980-8a3a-b51faeaaf90d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbcd4930-08a3-4f93-b0c5-af6eb4388208
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
3 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Oct 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
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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