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title: "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
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# Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f0c0a08-1ab3-4f6d-adfd-387f12f6da33

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has completed a direct procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing". This contract, valued at £36,000, falls under the category of research laboratory services, specifically aimed at validating the diagnostic capabilities of mass spectrometry for NHS test centres. The procurement process began with a tender period that ended on 14 February 2021, followed by a contract period from 15 February to 26 March 2021, and the award was published on 1 July 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in clinical research and diagnostics. Companies with expertise in validation processes, mass spectrometry technology, or those capable of meeting rigorous clinical standards would be well-placed to engage in similar future procurements. With the ongoing emphasis on healthcare innovations, this market is likely to continue growing, benefiting businesses positioned to support the health sector during emergencies like the Covid-19 pandemic.

## Notice

Validation that mass spectrometry can act as a diagnostic screen for patient samples from NHS test centres (i.e. validating P1 to a clinical standard); and validation of workflow to certain specifications (i.e. turnaround time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd26cd23-9709-4f32-bf3b-f5be3f6f2a3e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T) |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2021 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd26cd23-9709-4f32-bf3b-f5be3f6f2a3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd26cd23-9709-4f32-bf3b-f5be3f6f2a3e
  1st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Q6EU/AMetAeib2SojMeIxRB71owN3sTeO7eiZGPduB.WpQ0o
  UHL_P2_signed_Redacted

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