---
title: "MDCS - Winter Capacity (21/22)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61aa0803-a980-4351-bbeb-4a13df52a213"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2023-04-13"
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# MDCS - Winter Capacity (21/22)

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61aa0803-a980-4351-bbeb-4a13df52a213

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for Lab Testing Services in support of the UKHSA COVID-19 Programme under the Mini Competition Tender Winter Capacity. The procurement process was at the "Award" stage, and the contract period was from 1st January 2022 to 31st March 2022. The buying organisation located in London, United Kingdom, used a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value was £127,800,000.

This tender for Lab Testing Services offers significant business growth opportunities for companies providing laboratory services. Businesses suited to compete in this procurement process would need expertise in delivering high-quality laboratory services in the healthcare sector. The contract duration from January to March aligns with the urgency of the COVID-19 situation, making it an ideal opportunity for companies looking to contribute to public health initiatives and enhance their service portfolio.

## Notice

Lab Testing Services in support of the UKHSA COVID-19 Programme as tendered under Mini Competition Tender Winter Capacity (C43719)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c447ca80-6f98-4299-a7fe-d05d46aaf408 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,800,000 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c447ca80-6f98-4299-a7fe-d05d46aaf408
- 21 Jan 2022 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c294f55-5220-48a7-9ca6-36c1677c65f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c447ca80-6f98-4299-a7fe-d05d46aaf408
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c294f55-5220-48a7-9ca6-36c1677c65f0
  21st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HAik/DhxlmkkCU74A6MllgEY7gMK4yHfqCELz5ByJg_GRvCk
  MDCS - Winter Capacity Contract (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1aca3a1-9cde-4ac9-abf2-72603c25361f
  MDCS - Winter Capacity Contract (REDACTED)

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