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Tender

25 Nov 2020 at 12:15

Tender

17 Nov 2020 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a tender for the provision of REACT Study Laboratory Services and Testing Kits, aimed at tests conducted using RT-PCR against the SARS-CoV-2 Virus RNA. The tender, classified under laboratory services, has a total value of £36 million and is governed by an open procurement process above threshold. The tender publication date was on 17 November 2020, with a closing date for submissions set for 30 November 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 11 January 2021 and conclude on 31 March 2021, with delivery expected at their London address (SW1H 0EU).

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for growth particularly for companies specialising in laboratory services, pharmaceuticals, and medical supply chains. Businesses with expertise in providing testing kits or laboratory services for viral testing would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies with experience in large-scale health projects or collaboration with public health entities may find this tender advantageous, given the extensive requirements and substantial budget involved.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

REACT Study Laboratory Services and Testing Kits

Notice Description

The provision of REACT Study Laboratory Services and Testing Kits for tests conducted using RT-PCR against known regions on the SARS-CoV-2 Virus RNA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b095c32-0dc4-41f4-97b1-4e95e03d4f3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaf6c17-0c7f-4066-ba33-87d5e2726ae3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
Additional Buyers

Health Family

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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