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title: "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
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# Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04727620-d878-4887-bc28-deb4f10e1a27

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) seeking services for the clinical validation of mass spectrometry for Covid-19 testing. This has been categorised under research laboratory services, valued at £67,958.33. The tender was completed with contract execution from 14 December 2020 to 26 March 2021. The procurement method employed was a direct approach via a single tender action, ending the tender submission period on 14 December 2020, at their headquarters located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in diagnostics and laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in clinical validation processes. Companies with the capability to conduct high-quality research laboratory services or those involved in Covid-19 testing technologies will find this procurement particularly relevant. As the healthcare sector continues to evolve, businesses in these areas may experience growth through partnerships and collaborations with major healthcare institutions like the Department of Health and Social Care.

## Notice

Validation that mass spectrometry can act as a diagnostic screen for patient samples from NHS test centres (i.e. validating P1 to a clinical standard); and validation of workflow to certain specifications (i.e. turnaround time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64195f0d-6625-4d4f-800e-ab4bc7ee387a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,958 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,958 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NINEWELLS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL SCHOOL DUNDEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64195f0d-6625-4d4f-800e-ab4bc7ee387a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64195f0d-6625-4d4f-800e-ab4bc7ee387a
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIah/SCPWO8x9Rf10y51FbgmcKvj0QWIhWiJCt50JLvqRYeM
  Ninewells_Letter_of_Variation_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIam/YQBKw6F8xcm2NS8zAkBbcbmI_OJ2hbRtsjAaNAIOo78
  Mass_Spec_for_Covid19_Testing__Specification_and_Tender_Response_Document__Ninewells_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIyZ/762rwQLDk_TQ741t0lAVMvTf6CE5JeWQIwvY4XMdRTI
  Mass_Spec_Clinical_Validation_ServicesOrder_Form_Ninewells_Redacted

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