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title: "REACT Study Laboratory Services and Testing Kits"
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# REACT Study Laboratory Services and Testing Kits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b095c32-0dc4-41f4-97b1-4e95e03d4f3e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a tender for the provision of REACT Study Laboratory Services and Testing Kits, aimed at tests conducted using RT-PCR against the SARS-CoV-2 Virus RNA. The tender, classified under laboratory services, has a total value of £36 million and is governed by an open procurement process above threshold. The tender publication date was on 17 November 2020, with a closing date for submissions set for 30 November 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 11 January 2021 and conclude on 31 March 2021, with delivery expected at their London address (SW1H 0EU).

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for growth particularly for companies specialising in laboratory services, pharmaceuticals, and medical supply chains. Businesses with expertise in providing testing kits or laboratory services for viral testing would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies with experience in large-scale health projects or collaboration with public health entities may find this tender advantageous, given the extensive requirements and substantial budget involved.

## Notice

The provision of REACT Study Laboratory Services and Testing Kits for tests conducted using RT-PCR against known regions on the SARS-CoV-2 Virus RNA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaf6c17-0c7f-4066-ba33-87d5e2726ae3 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000,000 |
| 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) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaf6c17-0c7f-4066-ba33-87d5e2726ae3
- 17 Nov 2020 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce2c4ae5-694a-4453-b995-aed97b552ed9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaf6c17-0c7f-4066-ba33-87d5e2726ae3
  25th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce2c4ae5-694a-4453-b995-aed97b552ed9
  17th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE9G/ZUKCNiUYWo5eA95SWti_jcxjutRso8hyk_sQNzkqjeU
  Attachment 4 - DRAFT REACT Laboratory Services and Testing Kit Agreement
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE9n/4DfFU31fiNPdsN9FgkqVfvnLBMCcCpXQNTsNJQU2Mrs
  Attachment 7 Non Disclosure Agreement
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE9j/Gh6z0sMEzldKd8VL.mLgtOal23raqoE_jvvize3yl_g
  Attachment_2_Terms_of_Participation C13323
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE9o/swpSTWJ9pEzOKHmdmZD32sqxwZCsza5F0rPtfzgmvl8
  DH_Open_Attachment_5__Selection_Award_and_Evaluation_Guidance FINAL
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE9F/TfxAm1_ooCAQrQ5ThkJicysBt1mCNwpgsnzPwmcCByc
  Attachment 6 - Pricing Schedule
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE9k/m4hEM6njk_RJsrdu_YQAyRAMkof_wd83wf3OHG7PcOA
  Attachment_1_Instructions_to_Tenderers Final
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE9i/fbSgd0D1o7r_jWxJGsb0xjLeq6lmMQi825qXgvOXYMs
  Award Questionnaire FINAL
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEA7/jB03TlNapOl6aW2Doaz1nzQZjNgDuu49vcUWaPhr_Xk
  Attachment__Service Specification REACT Study Lab Services Testing Kits FINAL

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