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title: "Request for Information (RFI) - Revalidation of National Microbiology Framework"
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# Request for Information (RFI) - Revalidation of National Microbiology Framework

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f4f6b05-c8c3-41ec-8f9d-d28cb7386960

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency is seeking Request for Information (RFI) responses for the revalidation of the National Microbiology Framework. The objective is to assess the feasibility of various contracting models for high-volume PCR diagnostic testing capacity. The engagement end date is set for January 20, 2023. The RFI forms part of the agency's preparedness plans and does not involve awarding contracts.

This tender process by the UK Health Security Agency provides an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services sector. Companies with experience in high-volume PCR diagnostic testing and scalable services are well-suited to respond to this opportunity. The RFI does not guarantee any contract awards, and costs incurred in responding will not be reimbursed by the agency.

## Notice

UKHSA is in the process of developing its approach to pandemic preparedness for pathogens (known and unknown) in the future. This RFI is seeking to develop UKHSA's understanding of the feasibility of different contracting models for the provision of high volume, high throughput PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) diagnostic testing capacity in a manner which delivers a value for money and scalable service. The RFI will form part of UKHSA's preparedness plans and is not part of a procurement process. The issuance of this RFI does not constitute a sourcing exercise and no contracts are anticipated to be awarded because of the information provided, nor will the Authority pay any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation of a response to this RFI. Should you wish to respond to this Request for Information, please complete the response questionnaire which is found at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a078d000004wARiAAM&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faaa088-347b-4ff1-83f0-3e3e7b652d9f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | 17 SMITH SQUARE |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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

- 10 Jan 2023 at 09:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faaa088-347b-4ff1-83f0-3e3e7b652d9f
- 6 Jan 2023 at 17:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b52bd0b-f8d1-4a4b-8132-dd5480cd80f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faaa088-347b-4ff1-83f0-3e3e7b652d9f
  10th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b52bd0b-f8d1-4a4b-8132-dd5480cd80f6
  6th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a078d000004wARiAAM&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

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