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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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# 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-b5fd17-3699088c-d2ea-4aba-83a3-e61433fa50bd

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T), aimed at securing a contract titled "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing." This project falls under the research laboratory services category, and is primarily located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The award of the contract, valued at £36,000, was completed on 25th May 2021, with the contract period running from 15th February 2021 to 26th March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies engaged in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in clinical validation, diagnostic testing, or mass spectrometry. Businesses that have the capability to provide such innovative testing solutions or those experienced in delivering NHS-related services would find this contract suitable. Engaging in this sector can enable growth, especially for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public health and COVID-19 related initiatives.

## 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/d73b8c61-52d5-498e-a5f8-6e048042133f |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73b8c61-52d5-498e-a5f8-6e048042133f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73b8c61-52d5-498e-a5f8-6e048042133f
  4th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kmCu/33PScR8tBQ8K.._sq7U.iQfhlxSnKndm6Q3j3FxEgdA
  UHL_P2_signed_Redacted

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