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Storage of Positive Samples

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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26 Mar 2021 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Storage of Positive Samples," which pertains to laboratory services. The contract valued at £1,724,000 was initiated to support the National Testing Programme by providing collection, storage, and distribution of positive samples to validate new tests and technologies. The tender period for this limited procurement method ended on 4th February 2021, while the contract commenced on the same date and will run until 4th August 2021. The project locations include the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in laboratory services and biological sample management. Companies with expertise in storage, logistics, and testing validation will find themselves well-suited to compete in future procurements within this domain. Engaging with contracts like this one can help foster growth for businesses aiming to enter or expand their presence in the healthcare sector, particularly amid evolving testing needs in public health.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Storage of Positive Samples

Notice Description

Collection, storage and distribution of positive samples for the National Testing Programme (NTP) in order to support validation of new tests and technologies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4b9c4bd-8088-4623-85f0-2b3a712da02e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ecc348-ab3b-43dc-bd95-37a6c62162b9
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,724,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,724,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2021 - 4 Aug 2021 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)
Contact Name
DHSC 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

UK BIOCENTRE

Further Information

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