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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 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) procured clinical validation services for the use of mass spectrometry in Covid-19 testing. The tender, titled "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing," was completed on 26th March 2021 and had a total value of £19,909.63. The procurement process was classified under the research laboratory services category and was executed through a direct single tender action due to its value being below threshold. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 3rd March 2021, with the award date published on 31st March 2021, all based in the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in diagnostic testing and mass spectrometry. Companies positioned to thrive in this environment include larger research firms and laboratories capable of meeting the clinical standards outlined in the tender specifications. Given the increasing demand for effective Covid-19 testing solutions, the winning suppliers are likely well-established entities in the healthcare sector, and similar businesses may find fruitful avenues for growth by exploring similar opportunities.

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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-ba8353b9-3050-4292-adcb-75071dbe5c2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28498e85-1d5f-4aa7-a6b9-7e42f00282c7
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
£19,909 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,909 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2021 - 26 Mar 2021 30 days
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

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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