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Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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01 Jul 2021 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has completed a direct procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing". This contract, valued at £36,000, falls under the category of research laboratory services, specifically aimed at validating the diagnostic capabilities of mass spectrometry for NHS test centres. The procurement process began with a tender period that ended on 14 February 2021, followed by a contract period from 15 February to 26 March 2021, and the award was published on 1 July 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in clinical research and diagnostics. Companies with expertise in validation processes, mass spectrometry technology, or those capable of meeting rigorous clinical standards would be well-placed to engage in similar future procurements. With the ongoing emphasis on healthcare innovations, this market is likely to continue growing, benefiting businesses positioned to support the health sector during emergencies like the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Notice Title

Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing

Notice Description

Validation that mass spectrometry can act as a diagnostic screen for patient samples from NHS test centres (i.e. validating P1 to a clinical standard); and validation of workflow to certain specifications (i.e. turnaround time).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f0c0a08-1ab3-4f6d-adfd-387f12f6da33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd26cd23-9709-4f32-bf3b-f5be3f6f2a3e
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
Large

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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 26 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)
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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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