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National Microbiology Framework - Lot 4: Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Services

Public Health England

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18 Apr 2021 at 22:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Public Health England, involves the National Microbiology Framework, specifically Lot 4: Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Services. This framework targets the health services sector, providing access to a range of laboratory services essential for clinical diagnostics. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has recently reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 22nd March 2021, valued at approximately £15 billion. The framework is intended to operate across the UK, allowing engagement with various NHS entities, local authorities, and academic organisations, with flexibility to adapt to emerging health needs.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and laboratory services sectors, particularly those offering diagnostic testing, research and development, and related laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger suppliers with innovative services that can adapt to fast-evolving market demands will be well-placed to compete for this framework. Businesses that can demonstrate the ability to integrate new technological advancements into their service offerings will find advantageous prospects in this competitive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Microbiology Framework - Lot 4: Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Services

Notice Description

Lot 4 - Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Services is intended to enable access to Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Services using extant techniques and allow for the addition of new techniques or existing techniques utilised in a new manner in the future. The Lot is to ensure that there are consistent and affordable provision of high quality, safe and compliant Testing Services which should be delivered efficiently and effectively to support wider clinical services. Please note that this Award Notice is for Lot 4 however the Framework Agreement encompasses the following four lots: - Lot 1: Diagnostic Goods and Services - Lot 2: Research and Development Goods and Services - Lot 3: Manufacturing, Product Development and Commercialisation - Lot 4: Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement relates to the supply of diagnostics Goods for the qualitative / quantitative examination of specimens / samples and the development or manufacturing of assays / kits / medication and related Services. It also relates to the supply of diagnostics Services for the qualitative / quantitative examination of specimens / samples or the development or manufacturing of assays / kits / medication. The framework also covers Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Services. The term of the framework will be for an initial 2 years with options to extend by up to a further 2 years Additional information: The value attributed to each Lot is an approximate estimate only. As indicated in Section VI.3. of this Notice, the actual values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework Agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements.

Options: The framework agreement will be for an initial period of 24 months with options exercisable by the Authority under the framework agreement to extend the duration in increments by up to a maximum of 24 months. Therefore, the total maximum duration of the framework agreement is 48 months. The Authority will also have the option to purchase new and/or updated Goods and/or Services which the Supplier proposes should be added to its range as described in Section VI.3 below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008144-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000,000,000 Over £10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Public Health England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 5EQ
Postcode Area
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
50
Supplier Names

Accora Limited

Acculabs Diagnostics Ltd

Alphabiolaboratories Analytical Ltd (T/A AlphaBiolabs)

BGI Genomics UK CO LTD

Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust),

BioClavis Limited

Cambridge Clinical Laboratories Ltd

Covance Laboratories Limited

Covid Testing Network Limited

Crown Laboratories Limited,

Ecolog International (UK) Ltd,

Eurofins Biomnis UK Ltd

Excalibur Healthcare Services Ltd

HSL Pathology LLP

Hexa Health Ltd

Honeyman Group Ltd

Immensa Health Clinic Ltd

Imperial College Projects Limited

King's College London

Latus Health Ltd

LinksBio Limited

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Luxe Life Care Ltd

MOTOPARA Foundation Inc.

Medical Diagnosis Ltd

Medicines Discovery Catapult Services

Mornington 2000 LLP trading as Sterilab Services

North Bristol NHS Trust

Northgate Public Services,

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

PAJS Services Limited

PerkinElmer LAS (UK) Limited

Prenetics EMEA Limited

ProMake Ltd

Pura Diagnostics Limited

Pure Genetic Medical Ltd

Queen Mary University of London

Randox Laboratories Ltd

Secret Compass,

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,

Source BioScience UK

South West London Pathology

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust

Thriva

UK Biocentre Limited

Unilabs Limited

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University of Glasgow

Yourgene Health UK Limited

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