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title: "Provision of SARS-CoV-2 positive control for COVID-19 testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5bf69643-4a14-4b61-92a9-c7fff0c2e9d9"
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# Provision of SARS-CoV-2 positive control for COVID-19 testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bf69643-4a14-4b61-92a9-c7fff0c2e9d9

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a tender process titled "Provision of SARS-CoV-2 positive control for COVID-19 testing." This procurement, categorised under research laboratory services, is based in London (SW1H 0EU) and was awarded through a direct single tender action below threshold. The contract period commenced on 10th February 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2021, with the award notice published on 1st April 2021. The total contract value was £13,025, and this project aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cohort pooling nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19 testing. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research laboratory services, particularly those specialising in COVID-19 testing technology and related ancillary services. While Qnostics Ltd secured this contract, other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations with expertise in laboratory diagnostics and public health innovation may find similar opportunities in future tenders. Engaging with the health sector offers potential for growth and collaboration in the increasingly vital field of healthcare procurement.

## Notice

Provision of additional ancillary services to evaluate the efficacy of cohort pooling nasopharyngeal swabs in the detection of SARS-CoV2 by qRT-PCR workflows at selected laboratories currently participating in the Mass Testing Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8970be63-e258-4971-85a2-17d533818d1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,025 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8970be63-e258-4971-85a2-17d533818d1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8970be63-e258-4971-85a2-17d533818d1a
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIu8/nogLo3LtkIggkc8XKoP56cPRZMIQwvl6PzptIlI5AuQ
  Draft_variation__Qnostics_01_02_2021_CNsigned_Feb_DHSC (002)_Redacted

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