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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-b5fd17-23eb8b24-fb1a-4df5-ae4d-0a2418cf4438

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) as the buying organisation, awarding a contract for "Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing". This contract falls under the research laboratory services category and is located in London, UK. The procurement method chosen was a direct approach via a single tender action, and the process is currently at the award stage. The contract period commenced on 1 February 2021 and concluded on 26 March 2021, with the contract value set at £26,711.77.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialised in laboratory services and diagnostic validation, particularly those able to demonstrate capabilities in mass spectrometry techniques. Companies experienced in providing health services or those working with NHS test centres would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders, fostering growth by expanding their service offerings within the healthcare sector.

## 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/4e776fb1-dd58-4a64-9d49-997f0e331180 |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,711 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,711 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e776fb1-dd58-4a64-9d49-997f0e331180

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e776fb1-dd58-4a64-9d49-997f0e331180
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIaS/WLLdLjmk8vXqOkrUw_vH_9K3vl7SqkbpgDhM401cr3M
  P2_Contract_Variation_Letter__UCLH_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIaX/Nvc62SZ7YJMAOqEQz1etk4s46U9VCDAQMUbffyoLMII
  P2_Lab__Services_Contract__UCLH_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIyP/aVI4Wjz2JY0ReF2db8mSaCprYgpJ5eJ4UknbIa62HZY
  Specification_and_Tender_Response_Document__UCLH_Redacted

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