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Provision of Schools Wastewater Testing Trial

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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20 Nov 2020 at 16:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is conducting a tender titled "Provision of Schools Wastewater Testing Trial," aimed at developing a school-level wastewater-based epidemiology surveillance system for SARS-CoV-2 detection in England. This procurement falls within the research and experimental development services category and has a contract value of £2,349,991. The procurement method is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period having ended on 1st October 2020. The contracting authority's office is located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in research and experimental development services related to public health and safety. Businesses that excel in innovative wastewater management solutions, health surveillance technologies, or have relevant experience in the education sector may find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio, build relationships with government entities, and contribute to public health initiatives in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Schools Wastewater Testing Trial

Notice Description

DHSC is aiming to develop a school-level WBE surveillance system for SARS-CoV-2 detection in schools in England and triangulate data with GP consultations and hospitalisations records as part of a wider COVID-19 wastewater programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d701a86e-6b9e-40f0-bea6-bcbb94a99388
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a735e6a3-9775-46f0-84f0-5a59463e7b96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,349,991 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,349,991 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 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
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

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY - HIGHER EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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