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title: "Supply of Laboratory Services"
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buyer: "DHSC"
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# Supply of Laboratory Services

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9960ca33-2aba-4820-a066-1d82a3c131de

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) based in London, which has completed a tender for the "Supply of Laboratory Services." This contract, with a total value of £10.7 million, pertains to the provision of COVID-19 testing services and additional laboratory capacity. The procurement was conducted through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period spanned from 10th May 2020 to 9th July 2020. The tender period concluded on 10th May 2020, and the contract is classified under the CPV code 71900000, which covers laboratory services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in COVID-19 testing and related services. Companies that can demonstrate innovative laboratory capabilities or those that can swiftly enhance testing capacity will be well-positioned to compete. As the demand for such services remains crucial, businesses within the health services sector, particularly established laboratories and diagnostic service providers, will find this procurement relevant for growth and expansion.

## Notice

The provision of COVID-19 testing services along with relevant reporting and forecasting. This forms part of the additional lab capacity that is being purchased on top of the already existing lighthouse labs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb98c1e-95f5-4680-b1eb-dfe590e2df3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2020 - 9 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,700,000 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| 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 | NATIONWIDE PATHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb98c1e-95f5-4680-b1eb-dfe590e2df3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb98c1e-95f5-4680-b1eb-dfe590e2df3e
  10th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE0j/0OS4DVdXd0U9sv.V7Cmx0brO3o2SSFsGeW0lvWkMNNA
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Nationwide Pathology
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEhB/5Rj1HMYFPIRgGpizzm73SUt9BR.mAfXA4DfQot0LfTU
  NWP_Redacted

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