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title: "In-Vitro Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab7c56fe-4674-42dd-a9a0-413c0ce5ff0f"
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# In-Vitro Testing Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab7c56fe-4674-42dd-a9a0-413c0ce5ff0f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Home Office seeking In-Vitro Testing Services, primarily within the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care product industry. This direct award tender, with a value of £208,000, is centred in London and is intended to support the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016. The contract period spans from 25 April 2016 to 31 March 2017, while the tender period ended on 20 April 2016. The buying organisation, Home Office, has identified the need for testing substances that could have psychoactive effects on individuals, thus ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and scientific services, particularly those experienced in in-vitro testing or related laboratory services. Companies with capabilities in research, testing, or scientific technical simulations would be well-suited to compete, especially those looking to expand their portfolio in compliance-driven projects. The direct procurement approach means that the bidding process is streamlined, creating a potential advantage for firms able to meet the specified criteria and timelines laid out by the Home Office.

## Notice

The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 will make it an offence to produce; supply; offer to supply; possess with intent to supply; import or export a psychoactive substance. A psychoactive substance is defined in Section 2 subsection 1 of the Act as any substance which is capable of producing a psychoactive effect in a person who consumes it, and is not an exempted substance (section 3). Subsection 2 further explains that a substance produces a psychoactive effect in a person if, by stimulating or depressing the person's central nervous system, it affects the person's mental functioning or emotional state. In order to make provisions to support the Act there is a requirement to conduct in-vitro testing of Test Substances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf6d091-1e3f-45b9-aec6-f4bd8bc965f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2016 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROFINS CERAP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2017 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf6d091-1e3f-45b9-aec6-f4bd8bc965f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf6d091-1e3f-45b9-aec6-f4bd8bc965f7
  14th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d8237de-72d9-4ec7-80c5-60d2f76eb646
  Contract

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