--- title: "Request for Information (RFI) - Malaria Reference Laboratory Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b6c3b12-9fe3-4980-8a3a-b51faeaaf90d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b6c3b12-9fe3-4980-8a3a-b51faeaaf90d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b6c3b12-9fe3-4980-8a3a-b51faeaaf90d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b6c3b12-9fe3-4980-8a3a-b51faeaaf90d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2022-10-03" --- # Request for Information (RFI) - Malaria Reference Laboratory Service Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b6c3b12-9fe3-4980-8a3a-b51faeaaf90d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b6c3b12-9fe3-4980-8a3a-b51faeaaf90d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b6c3b12-9fe3-4980-8a3a-b51faeaaf90d.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is seeking services for a Malaria Reference Laboratory in London (postal code: SW1P 3JR). The procurement process is in the planning stage with a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Malaria Reference Laboratory Service." The engagement end date for this process is set for 18th October 2022. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services industry to provide a high-quality, safe, and compliant Malaria sampling service in the UK. Small and medium enterprises are well-suited to compete in this procurement process managed by the UK Health Security Agency. The aim is to ensure the continuation of the Malaria Reference Laboratory service before the current contract expires on 31st March 2023. ## Notice The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats. We provide intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage, to make the nation's health secure. Malaria is a serious and potentially life-threatening febrile illness caused by infection with the protozoan parasite Plasmodium. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. There are 5 species of Plasmodium that infect humans: P. falciparum (responsible for the most severe form of malaria and the most deaths), P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae and P. knowlesi. Malaria does not currently occur naturally in the UK, but travel-associated cases are reported in those who have returned to the UK or arrived (either as a visitor or migrant to the UK) from malaria-endemic areas . The Malaria Reference Laboratory (Malaria RL) provides laboratory reference and diagnostic parasitology of malaria, and surveillance data on all imported malaria reported in the UK. The laboratory processes on average 2,000 samples per year. The results of this work are used to develop national policy on preventing imported malaria. UKHSA is responsible for commissioning this service on behalf of the NHS, devolved administrations of the UK and the Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention . The Authority's current contract is due to expire on 31st March 2023. The Authority intends to implement a new Contract by 1st April 2023 to ensure the continuation of the service (subject to contract being signed by both parties). The aim of this RFI is to understand the markets' ability to meet the Authority's needs for this service and deliverables. This is to ensure that there is a consistent and affordable provision of high quality, safe and compliant Malaria sampling service in the UK. 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=a078d000000vkkuAAA&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/bbcd4930-08a3-4f93-b0c5-af6eb4388208 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Oct 2022 | | 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 | LONDON | | 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 - 3 Oct 2022 at 18:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbcd4930-08a3-4f93-b0c5-af6eb4388208 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbcd4930-08a3-4f93-b0c5-af6eb4388208 3rd October 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a078d000000vkkuAAA&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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