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title: "Specialist Viral Testing Service"
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# Specialist Viral Testing Service

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52680bd6-21d8-4ab9-a1f6-153e236a1992

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has completed a procurement process for a Specialist Viral Testing Service. This contract, valued at £52,000, pertains to laboratory services in the East of England and was awarded following an open procedure. The contract period started on 9th October 2018 and will run until 8th October 2021. The tender period concluded on 20th July 2018, making key dates essential for stakeholders looking to assess similar opportunities.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services and viral testing, particularly those capable of meeting the stringent quality regulations set forth by the Human Tissue Authority. Companies that focus on providing compliant testing for clinical applications would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging in such projects can enhance a business’s portfolio and reputation within the healthcare industry, potentially leading to further contracts with regulatory bodies or similar organisations in the sector.

## Notice

The UKSCB is part of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The UKSCB requires an external contractor (third party) to provide viral testing for the EU Tissue and Cellular Directive (EUTCD) compliant human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) lines. UKSCB is licenced under the HTA Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) Regulations 2007 for the production of starting materials for clinical application. According to HTA regulations any testing activities that are subcontracted to external contractors must be appropriately validated to demonstrate that the testing method is suitable for the product analyte.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87215683-7275-4020-891b-d4c3e2daf773 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2018 - 8 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | POTTERS BAR, HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Enfield |
| Postcode | EN6 3QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Hertsmere |
| Electoral ward | Shenley |
| Westminster constituency | Hertsmere |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SGS VITROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2018 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87215683-7275-4020-891b-d4c3e2daf773

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87215683-7275-4020-891b-d4c3e2daf773
  30th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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