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Provision of SARS-CoV-2 positive control for COVID-19 testing

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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01 Apr 2021 at 09:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a tender process titled "Provision of SARS-CoV-2 positive control for COVID-19 testing." This procurement, categorised under research laboratory services, is based in London (SW1H 0EU) and was awarded through a direct single tender action below threshold. The contract period commenced on 10th February 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2021, with the award notice published on 1st April 2021. The total contract value was £13,025, and this project aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cohort pooling nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19 testing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research laboratory services, particularly those specialising in COVID-19 testing technology and related ancillary services. While Qnostics Ltd secured this contract, other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations with expertise in laboratory diagnostics and public health innovation may find similar opportunities in future tenders. Engaging with the health sector offers potential for growth and collaboration in the increasingly vital field of healthcare procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SARS-CoV-2 positive control for COVID-19 testing

Notice Description

Provision of additional ancillary services to evaluate the efficacy of cohort pooling nasopharyngeal swabs in the detection of SARS-CoV2 by qRT-PCR workflows at selected laboratories currently participating in the Mass Testing Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8970be63-e258-4971-85a2-17d533818d1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£13,025 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,025 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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