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Supply of Wastewater Biobanking Facilities

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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22 Jun 2021 at 09:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Wastewater Biobanking Facilities." This contract falls under the laboratory services industry category and is based in the United Kingdom, specifically at a delivery address in London (SW1H 0EU). The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2021 and concluding on 31st May 2022. The total contract value is £16,521, and the procurement method used was a direct single tender action, given that it falls below the financial threshold. The tender period officially ended on 31st May 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in environmental testing and biobanking solutions. Companies that can provide short-term storage and management for wastewater and RNA samples would be well-positioned to compete for future similar contracts. Given that the Department of Health and Social Care is the contracting authority, businesses that already have partnerships or are looking to engage with governmental health entities may find this an advantageous opportunity for growth and expansion in their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Wastewater Biobanking Facilities

Notice Description

Via the MOU between DHSC and DEFRA, the University of Bangor has been undertaking R&D work associated with wastewater testing, as part of this R&D they have been receiving wastewater samples for testing. There is a requirement to hold samples in storage and Bangor has been providing this storage for samples it has received (both wastewater and RNA). The contract between Bangor and DEFRA is due to come to an end on 31st May 2021. EMHP are seeking a long-term biobank solution for wastewater and RNA samples - this may come via a procurement exercise, be provided under an MOU with the EA or the samples may be stored at the wastewater Centre of Excellence. Whilst these strategic decisions are made it is necessary to secure short term storage space. Bangor have advised that they are able to continue to store samples at their facilities for a period of six months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecbec916-273d-4323-925c-c46d59c631a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039fb1e2-75d3-4f92-8a12-c862258aa0f1
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,521 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,521 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 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
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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

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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