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title: "COVID19 PCR Testing Service"
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buyer: "CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE"
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# COVID19 PCR Testing Service

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e9ace7d-9856-4091-8379-bf0ce30e70f2

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## Summary

The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance is seeking proposals for the "COVID19 PCR Testing Service," aimed at providing a high-quality, compliant testing service for Sellafield personnel. The procurement falls under the medical consumables industry category, with an active status as of 24th January 2022. The tender period ends on 21st February 2022, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022 for an initial duration of six months, with a potential six-month extension. Bidders must demonstrate UKAS accreditation to relevant ISO standards and adherence to all necessary legislation regarding patient confidentiality and public health reporting.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the medical services sector, particularly those proficient in medical testing and analysis. Companies that specialise in the provision of medical kits, laboratory services, or related consulting are particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for UKAS accreditation may favour established organisations with proven compliance and experience, allowing them to leverage their expertise in a rapidly growing market driven by ongoing public health needs.

## Notice

The provision of a reliable, compliant, high-quality testing service for COVID19 for use by Sellafield personnel. In order to maintain our operational status in key areas Sellafield require a responsive testing service that will assist in the safe and managed deployment of its workforce. The organisation providing the test kits, sample collection (courier service) and sample testing service will need to be UKAS accredited to the relevant ISO standards. The provider should understand what legislation and regulations they will need to follow, including data protection, patient confidentiality, mandatory reporting to the UKHSA in accordance with public health legislation and how they will meet these requirements. The contract will start on 1st April 2022 for six months with the option to extend for a further six months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca21572c-2630-418e-9684-c84987694f44 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2022 at 00:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca21572c-2630-418e-9684-c84987694f44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca21572c-2630-418e-9684-c84987694f44
  24th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15438&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

## Provenance

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