Planning

End to End Laboratory Service for COVID-19 Antibodies

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

21 Dec 2020 at 19:56

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care is seeking suppliers for an "End to End Laboratory Service for COVID-19 Antibodies" as part of a planned procurement process. The contract, classified under laboratory services, has a total value of £100 million, with a minimum threshold of £75 million and will operate from 5 April 2021 to 4 April 2022. An open procurement method will be used, and a supplier engagement event is scheduled for 20 January 2021, with a future notice expected by 15 February 2021. The contractual services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically to locations identified in postal code SW1H 0EU.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory services and COVID-19 related diagnostics. Companies capable of providing comprehensive laboratory services, kit logistics, and electronic results management are encouraged to participate. Given the significant value of the contract and the importance of timely and accurate testing services amid the ongoing pandemic, providers with experience in public health contracts and a history of high-quality service delivery will be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

End to End Laboratory Service for COVID-19 Antibodies

Notice Description

Provision of Laboratory Services, Kit Logistics and electronic results management for COVID-19 antibody serology samples on a 1+2 year contract basis A Supplier engagement will be held on Wednesday 20th January 2021 via Microsoft Teams. You can register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supplier-engagement-tickets-133703461653

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92601fbb-37ba-44cf-958e-1d622b6422af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cadb56fc-a774-45f3-9530-16b7d8ce4ad9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement 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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2021 - 4 Apr 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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