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Laboratory Testing Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Feb 2021 at 17:48

Award Notice
Award

11 Feb 2021 at 17:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is conducting a public procurement process for Laboratory Testing Services, specifically the provision of diagnostic (RT-PCR) testing for COVID-19. This procurement falls under the medical laboratory services category and is based in London, United Kingdom. The contract value is approximately £38 million and was awarded on 15 December 2020, for a contract period starting from 1 September 2020 until 1 June 2021. The procurement method utilised was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for companies specialising in medical laboratory services and diagnostics. Businesses that possess capabilities in RT-PCR testing or related healthcare services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The scale of this contract underscores the demand for reliable testing services in the healthcare sector, which can encourage expansion for those companies ready to meet such critical needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Testing Services

Notice Description

Provision of diagnostic (RT-PCR) testing for COVID-19

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fb31bd0-fcf3-47b3-b1d7-d8d7b1a18341
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/428c260e-5585-4322-b0f1-40465094472f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 1 Jun 2021 6-12 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

HSL PATHOLOGY

Further Information

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