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title: "Mini-competition for the provision of Additional Lab Capacity to the Test and Trace Programme"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
published: "2021-09-20"
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# Mini-competition for the provision of Additional Lab Capacity to the Test and Trace Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-217831c9-c888-4501-b96b-dcc831c55034

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a mini-competition initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care to secure additional laboratory capacity for the COVID-19 Test and Trace Programme. The contract, valued at £52.5 million, falls under the services category, specifically classified as laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract period commenced on 23rd August 2021 and is set to conclude on 14th November 2021. The procurement method employed was a selective process conducted through a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 8th August 2021, based in London, United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sectors, particularly those capable of high-volume testing and efficient laboratory operations. Companies with expertise in providing specialised laboratory equipment, analysis services, and those experienced in public health projects will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders like this. The robust funding associated with this contract indicates a continued demand for services that enhance national health initiatives, making it an attractive avenue for growth for suitable firms.

## Notice

Additional Lab Capacity to the COVID-19 Test and Trace Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/388fa29c-2dbb-466d-9080-7fe131ea8012 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2021 - 14 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,500,000 |
| 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 | RANDOX LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2021 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/388fa29c-2dbb-466d-9080-7fe131ea8012

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/388fa29c-2dbb-466d-9080-7fe131ea8012
  20th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NWCJ/HBPvCcG1.A4Y5rv9zwor5na9iSSNOHHGbjPj5tqLAJ0
  Randox Laboratories Ltd_Redacted

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