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 00:00

Tender

09 Jun 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "COVID-19 Wastewater Biostatistical Analysis and Reporting of Prevalence Data" in the services category. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to The James Hutton Institute. The tender involved the analysis of COVID-19 RNA in wastewater to understand prevalence levels and support outbreak response decisions. The contract value is £112,915, and it was signed on 28th August 2023 in Glasgow, UK.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses providing services related to biostatistical analysis and wastewater monitoring. The Scottish Government's requirement for ongoing support in COVID-19 wastewater analysis presents a substantial opportunity for businesses with expertise in environmental data analysis and reporting. The contract entails providing biostatistical analysis related to COVID-19 prevalence data, offering a chance for specialised service providers to contribute to public health initiatives in Scotland.

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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-r6ebe6-0000734755
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486940
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

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
28 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Stuart Riach
Contact Email
dawn.swan@gov.scot, stuart.riach2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425595

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8JX
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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