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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 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care in the UK conducted a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing." This tender falls within the industry category of research laboratory services and was initiated as a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 14 December 2020 and concluded on 26 March 2021. The total value of the contract was £102,042. The procurement stage has now been completed, with the award officially announced on 25 January 2021.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those focused on clinical validation and diagnostic testing technologies. Companies that specialise in mass spectrometry services or related research are well-positioned to explore similar public contracts, as demonstrated by the successful bidding of Viapath Analytics LLP. Engaging in such public procurement can aid businesses in expanding their service offerings and strengthening their foothold in the healthcare market.

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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-dc52a802-d903-4d40-bd29-da083352f0f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35f61844-59b8-4b48-8139-699e8587a06b
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
£102,042 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,042 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2020 - 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

VIAPATH ANALYTICS

Further Information

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