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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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17 Mar 2021 at 16:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing" is managed by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T). This contract, valued at £75,787.11, falls under the category of research laboratory services and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, and the contract period commenced on 5 February 2021 and concluded on 26 March 2021. The tender was awarded on 5 February 2021 and the contract has now been marked as complete.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses targeting healthcare and laboratory service sectors, particularly those with expertise in mass spectrometry and Covid-19 diagnostics. Given the direct nature of the procurement, companies with established capabilities in clinical validation and diagnostic services are encouraged to explore similar contracts. Such tenders may benefit larger organisations with specialised technical competencies, as well as those positioned to provide innovation in the procurement of health services amidst ongoing public health challenges.

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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-d0309841-65d9-49bb-ae2a-f23492b3be58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4ae9f29-3147-4355-be39-265d4c78a732
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
£75,787 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,787 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2021 - 26 Mar 2021 1-6 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
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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

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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