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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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21 May 2021 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) seeking contractual services related to clinical validation in the field of mass spectrometry for Covid-19 testing. The contract, titled "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing", had a total value of £71,020 and was awarded to HSL Pathology LLP. The procurement method used for this contract was a single tender action, initiated on 25th March 2021 and completed by 16th April 2021, with the award notice published on 21st May 2021. The procurement primarily falls under the category of research laboratory services, and the delivery address is located in London, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the clinical and laboratory services sector to expand their operations, particularly those that specialise in diagnostic solutions and validation processes. Companies with experience in mass spectrometry or similar diagnostic technology would be well-positioned to compete for additional contracts arising from ongoing developments in healthcare demand. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care could lead to further collaborations and contracts within the public health sphere, ensuring a pathway for substantial growth.

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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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf11f42f-0bec-4dbf-bcea-7368fb7f9ab9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e021cd-e857-4a32-b8f8-dcbbda7ba4e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£71,020 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,020 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2021 - 16 Apr 2021 30 days
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 (T&T)
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

HSL PATHOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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