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Laboratory Testing Services Agreement

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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01 Feb 2021 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a Laboratory Testing Services Agreement initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, located in London, UK. This contract, valued at £7,526,279, was awarded to Imperial College Projects Limited for the provision of diagnostic (RT-PCR) testing for COVID-19. The procurement method followed was a limited procedure, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period ran from December 15, 2020, to March 31, 2021. The tender was completed with the award date being December 15, 2020, and the contract documents were published on February 1, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on medical laboratory services, particularly those that specialise in diagnostic testing. Companies that have experience in providing quality testing services or have a strong technological foundation in laboratory processes would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The awarded contract showcases the need for reliable and efficient service providers in the healthcare sector, which can be crucial for the ongoing management of public health services.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Testing Services Agreement

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92cdb67b-6226-4b87-95ce-94ceefcf0fa6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85106aac-ae4a-403b-a5ed-935edd0b17e5
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
£7,526,279 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,526,279 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2020 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IMPERIAL COLLEGE PROJECTS

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