Award

Next Gen Covid Pathogens Genomics (Congenica)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2022 at 15:31

Planning

09 Nov 2021 at 22:17

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "SARS/CoV2 Next Generation Pathogens Genomics Processing, Analysis and Operations." This tender involves developing a robust and scalable system for processing microbial pathogen sequence data, specifically for SARS-CoV-2 genomes. The procurement method is selective, employing a competitive procedure with negotiation. While a specific date has not been provided for the launch of the tender, a future notice is anticipated on 3rd January 2022, with delivery expected in the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software development and genomic analysis services. Companies that offer scalable solutions for data processing and management, especially those that align with public health requirements, will find a favourable position to compete. The project seeks providers capable of rapid sequence data processing, supporting increased sample throughput, and facilitating inter-organisational data sharing, thus paving the way for both large and small enterprises in the health technology sector to enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Next Gen Covid Pathogens Genomics (Congenica)

Notice Description

Development of Next Gen Covid Pathogens Genomics (Congenica)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Development of Next Gen Covid Pathogens Genomics (Congenica)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f532
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020212-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
£11,135,800 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
23 Jun 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Additional Buyers

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

Contact Name
Allen Chan
Contact Email
allen.chan@dhsc.gov.uk, procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONGENICA

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