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QCMD Contract Renewal

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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15 Jul 2025 at 12:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process for the "QCMD Contract Renewal" aimed at the provision of External Quality Assessment (EQA) services for laboratories across the organisation. The process was finalised as a direct award under the procurement method due to technical reasons and a lack of reasonable alternatives. The awarded contract, with a gross value of GBP 540,600, is primarily categorised under service procurement in research laboratory services. The contract, set to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2028, includes potential extensions, allowing for a maximum extension until 31st July 2030. The buying organisation, UKHSA, is based in London, while the supplier, QCMD (Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics), is situated in Glasgow.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in providing laboratory services and diagnostics solutions. With the UKHSA's robust infrastructure, the tender is suited for businesses capable of delivering technical excellence in quality assessment. The direct award process signifies the importance of having specialised technical capabilities that align with UKHSA's requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on research laboratory services may find similar opportunities to demonstrate their expertise and establish long-term relationships with pivotal government agencies. The inclusion of optional extensions and the ability to add more labs to the scheme further broadens the potential for business growth through continued engagement and service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QCMD Contract Renewal

Notice Description

Provision of External Quality Assessment (EQA) for Labs across UKHSA

Procurement Information

a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039961-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Ajmal Vahid
Contact Email
ajmal.vahid@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QCMD (QUALITY CONTROL FOR MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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