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In Vitro Testing Services

HOME OFFICE

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30 Jun 2017 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is conducting a procurement process for "In Vitro Testing Services," aimed at supporting the implementation of the Psychoactive Substances Act (2016). This service encompasses complex pharmacological testing on cloned human cells against various psychoactive substances. The contract, which commenced on 27 June 2017 and will run until 31 March 2018, is categorised under medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. The procurement method involved a direct award, with a total contract value of £144,000. The procurement stage is complete, as indicated by its award status dated 26 June 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in medical testing and pharmacological analysis, particularly those with capabilities in in vitro testing. Businesses that offer advanced laboratory services or have expertise in psychoactive substance testing will be well-placed to compete for this and future related contracts. As the market will be monitored for additional testing needs, potential suppliers should consider this contract a pathway to broader engagement within the sector, particularly as more substances may require testing over time.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In Vitro Testing Services

Notice Description

There is a requirement to procure a service for in-vitro testing of psychoactive substances to support the implementation of the Psychoactive Substances Act (2016). This testing cannot be carried out by any of the current Home Office forensic providers as it involves complex pharmacological testing on immobilised cloned human cells against suspected psychoactive substances for which the current suppliers do not have the capability. Purchase of testing services for 6 substances now, and more substances may need to be tested if they are identified in the course of police investigation. It is estimated that 25 substances in total may be tested this year (year ending 31 March 2018.) and pricing is based on this volume. The market will be continually monitored for changes in supplier capability and where additional testing is required and further market opportunity exists then a competition will be run to cater for any potential future demand.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7d39eb1-2834-4b0f-9c79-9ee78bdb01b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1375e95-4c9b-4e4e-8d30-92e6a8430c4e
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROFINS CERAP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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