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title: "REACT 1 and REACT 2.Research"
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# REACT 1 and REACT 2.Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-481eafe6-8a7e-4116-99e0-02bdc10e21a0

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for a project titled "REACT 1 and REACT 2.Research", focused on antigen testing and usability studies for home self-testing of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. This contract, valued at £1,737,774, falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV 73200000) and was awarded to Imperial College London. The tender phase concluded on 15 June 2020, with the contract period spanning from 17 June 2020 to 27 October 2020, and the award was officially published on 25 November 2020.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and research sectors, particularly those specialising in medical technology, diagnostics, and consultancy services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and relevant expertise in research and development of health-related technologies may find significant prospects for growth in projects aligned with public health initiatives supported by governmental bodies.

## Notice

Antigen testing and Usability and feasibility study of widespread home self-testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies: Reg. 14 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015) subjects certain R&D services to its Part 2 public procurement rules if the benefits of the R&D services accrue exclusively to the contracting authority for its use in the conduct of its own affairs, and the service provided is wholly remunerated by the contracting authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd96e9d-11c8-4963-b4b4-45f8618a4e32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2020 - 27 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,737,774 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,737,774 |
| 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 (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd96e9d-11c8-4963-b4b4-45f8618a4e32
- 24 Nov 2020 at 06:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf83cd0-69db-490a-8ff2-dc9f46b4e167
- 24 Sep 2020 at 06:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15418ca3-8d4d-4e7a-af83-2193856e8b4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd96e9d-11c8-4963-b4b4-45f8618a4e32
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf83cd0-69db-490a-8ff2-dc9f46b4e167
  24th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15418ca3-8d4d-4e7a-af83-2193856e8b4c
  24th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEJs/S0qkqq3l4Hn.BRLjga4v_jL9nTNg86lfM0RffPbatxw
  Imperial College ResCon Covid-19 NTP_Redacted

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