Tender

Laboratory Test Validation Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Tender

28 Apr 2021 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is conducting an open procurement for Laboratory Test Validation Services, with a total estimated value of £6,000,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, and submissions are due by 20th May 2021. This initiative falls under the laboratory services industry category, aiming to establish laboratory capabilities for the assessment and validation of COVID-19 testing equipment in the UK, specifically in London.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in laboratory services, particularly those engaged in testing and validation of medical products. Companies equipped to handle the technical evaluation and documentation processes required for independent validation are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses with experience in urgent public health initiatives would find this procurement particularly relevant, especially considering its critical role in ensuring public confidence in COVID-19 testing solutions.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Test Validation Services

Notice Description

To setup and establish laboratory services and personnel capable of:i) assessing and validating the technical performance of supplied testing equipment (i.e. Products) using a Private Testing Validation Group (PTVG) defined protocol and against an agreed Comparator Assay; andii) documenting findings into a standardised report to feed back to the PTVG.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To setup and establish laboratory services and personnel capable of:i) assessing and validating the technical performance of supplied testing equipment (i.e. Products) using a Private Testing Validation Group (PTVG) defined protocol and against an agreed Comparator Assay; andii) documenting findings into a standardised report to feed back to the PTVG.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aaf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009087-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
natalie.polybank@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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