Award

COVID-19 Wastewater Biostatistical Analysis and Reporting of Prevalence Data

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2023 at 11:29

Tender

09 Jun 2023 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for COVID-19 Wastewater Biostatistical Analysis and Reporting of Prevalence Data to The James Hutton Institute. The procurement process was completed under the open procedure for waste analysis services. The contract is valued at £112,915 and was signed on 28th August 2023. The contract is for the provision of biostatistical analysis and reporting related to COVID-19 prevalence data using wastewater samples.

This tender presents an opportunity for service providers in the waste analysis industry to engage with the Scottish Government. Businesses providing expertise in biostatistical analysis and wastewater monitoring are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract involves analysing COVID-19 RNA levels in wastewater to understand national and local prevalence levels. Interested parties should ensure compliance with the contract requirements related to quality criteria and pricing evaluations.

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Notice Title

COVID-19 Wastewater Biostatistical Analysis and Reporting of Prevalence Data

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is placing a contract with an external service provider for the provision of COVID-19 Wastewater Biostatistical Analysis and Reporting of Prevalence Data.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Data from wastewater testing has been used in Scotland to complement existing case testing, to confirm case trends or provide an alternative means of surveillance as it is a COVID-19 indicator that is independent of healthcare-seeking behaviours and access to clinical testing. Wastewater Monitoring is an important alternative source of SARS-CoV-2 data in the absence of mass community testing. Wastewater samples are building a picture of SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in Scotland. Ongoing biostatistical support is required to analyse levels of COVID-19 RNA in wastewater from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), refine analytical methodology and explain wastewater findings. This information is used as an independent resource to further understand national and local prevalence levels and support outbreak response decisions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d52a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025218-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79723000 - Waste analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,653 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,915 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sophie.stark@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE

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