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title: "Laboratory Test Validation Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# Laboratory Test Validation Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d20ae74-5127-4e4a-ba93-8a74adfec45d

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to procure Laboratory Test Validation Services for a value of £6,000,000. This tender, classified under laboratory services, aims to establish independent validation of COVID-19 test products, with the urgency driven by the government's commitment to provide Lateral Flow tests until 30 June 2021. The tender was published on 28 April 2021, and bids must be submitted by 20 May 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 6 July 2021 and will last until 5 July 2022, with activities located in London, SW1H 0EU.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory testing and validation services, particularly those with expertise in COVID-19 products. Companies that can offer robust testing protocols and have experience in delivering quick and reliable validation services will find themselves well-poised to compete for this contract. The open procurement method also allows a wide range of qualified firms to participate in the tendering process, fostering a competitive and dynamic marketplace.

## Notice

To setup and establish laboratory services and personnel capable of: i) assessing and validating the technical performance of supplied testing equipment (i.e. Products) using a Private Testing Validation Group (PTVG) defined protocol and against an agreed Comparator Assay; and ii) documenting findings into a standardised report to feed back to the PTVG .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db435d5-0f80-4eb4-9f14-d5e48e7bc9ca |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2021 - 5 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db435d5-0f80-4eb4-9f14-d5e48e7bc9ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db435d5-0f80-4eb4-9f14-d5e48e7bc9ca
  28th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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