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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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31 Mar 2021 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing." This contract falls under the research laboratory services category and was primarily conducted in London, UK. The procurement process was a direct method involving a single tender action below the threshold, culminating with an award to Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on February 1, 2021. The contract period spanned from December 14, 2020, to March 26, 2021, with a total value of £45,612.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health services and laboratory research, particularly those specialising in diagnostic testing and validation services. Companies with experience in mass spectrometry or similar clinical validation methodologies would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders within the healthcare sector, as well as those able to meet specific clinical standards and turnaround time requirements. The successful execution of such contracts can lead to further partnerships with the NHS and government health agencies.

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Notice Information

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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6639c8ba-bdb1-4947-92f6-03fca168011b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e31084-d5ba-4e98-be66-deda5e06529d
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
£45,612 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,612 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2020 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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