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COVID-19 Wastewater Analysis

RESAS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government’s Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services (RESAS) is seeking biostatistical analysis for COVID-19 wastewater testing through an open tender titled "COVID-19 Wastewater Analysis". The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 23rd March 2022, and operational until 30th September 2022. The tender period ended on 24th February 2022, and the contract is valued at £75,255. The address of RESAS is Q Spur, Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3XD, UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in biostatistics, environmental science, or analytical services. Businesses that have experience in integrating environmental data with health statistics, particularly concerning COVID-19, would be well-suited to compete. The current contract, awarded to Biomathematics & Statistics Scotland, highlights the potential for innovative solutions and timely analyses that are essential for public health responses.

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Notice Title

COVID-19 Wastewater Analysis

Notice Description

Introduction 45. Scottish Government requires to procure biostatistical analysis on wastewater testing for COVID-19 and support comparing this to data from human Covid-19 testing. This is to support the local and national response to Covid-19, help the Scottish Government, health boards and local authorities understand what wastewater data says about levels of COVID-19 both locally and on a national scale. The contract is designed to start as soon as possible and run until the 30th September 2022. The work was proposed by the Chief Scientific Advisor for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and will be funded through RESAS - Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services. There has been a tender on a competitive basis: View Notice - Public Contracts Scotland. Which was an open tender and comes to an end on 31st March 2022. This tender will take the handover from the one prior. Background & Context 46. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak ongoing biostatistical support is required to integrate human testing data for SARS-COV-2 with wastewater data from 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. Currently the contract is held by Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope /Statement of Requirement 47. This contract will supply integrative statistical support for the use in COVID-19 modelling. It covers the cost of using consultants to integrate SEPA wastewater testing data for SARS-Cov-2 with human testing data, in order to support health boards, local authorities and Scottish Government understand localised risk and identify prevalence in the population of the Coronavirus. 48. The supplier will produce local and national level estimates of SARS-CoV-2 prevalence based on population surveillance through integrating water-based samples from SEPA and NHS testing data from humans. Due to the dynamics of the pandemic, the supplier will also provide bespoke analyses, outputs or explanatory text when required. This will then be made available to Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and the Directors of Public Health in each local authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000680269
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445893
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,255 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RESAS
Contact Name
Kate Townsley
Contact Email
kate.townsley@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131247556

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOMATHEMATICS & STATISTISTICS SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438210
    COVID-19 Wastewater Analysis - Introduction 45. Scottish Government requires to procure biostatistical analysis on wastewater testing for COVID-19 and support comparing this to data from human Covid-19 testing. This is to support the local and national response to Covid-19, help the Scottish Government, health boards and local authorities understand what wastewater data says about levels of COVID-19 both locally and on a national scale. The contract is designed to start as soon as possible and run until the 30th September 2022. The work was proposed by the Chief Scientific Advisor for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and will be funded through RESAS - Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services. There has been a tender on a competitive basis: View Notice - Public Contracts Scotland. Which was an open tender and comes to an end on 31st March 2022. This tender will take the handover from the one prior. Background & Context 46. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak ongoing biostatistical support is required to integrate human testing data for SARS-COV-2 with wastewater data from 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. Currently the contract is held by Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445893
    COVID-19 Wastewater Analysis - Introduction 45. Scottish Government requires to procure biostatistical analysis on wastewater testing for COVID-19 and support comparing this to data from human Covid-19 testing. This is to support the local and national response to Covid-19, help the Scottish Government, health boards and local authorities understand what wastewater data says about levels of COVID-19 both locally and on a national scale. The contract is designed to start as soon as possible and run until the 30th September 2022. The work was proposed by the Chief Scientific Advisor for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and will be funded through RESAS - Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services. There has been a tender on a competitive basis: View Notice - Public Contracts Scotland. Which was an open tender and comes to an end on 31st March 2022. This tender will take the handover from the one prior. Background & Context 46. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak ongoing biostatistical support is required to integrate human testing data for SARS-COV-2 with wastewater data from 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. Currently the contract is held by Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS).

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