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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-ba8353b9-3050-4292-adcb-75071dbe5c2a

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) procured clinical validation services for the use of mass spectrometry in Covid-19 testing. The tender, titled "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing," was completed on 26th March 2021 and had a total value of £19,909.63. The procurement process was classified under the research laboratory services category and was executed through a direct single tender action due to its value being below threshold. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 3rd March 2021, with the award date published on 31st March 2021, all based in the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in diagnostic testing and mass spectrometry. Companies positioned to thrive in this environment include larger research firms and laboratories capable of meeting the clinical standards outlined in the tender specifications. Given the increasing demand for effective Covid-19 testing solutions, the winning suppliers are likely well-established entities in the healthcare sector, and similar businesses may find fruitful avenues for growth by exploring similar opportunities.

## 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/28498e85-1d5f-4aa7-a6b9-7e42f00282c7 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2021 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,909 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,909 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28498e85-1d5f-4aa7-a6b9-7e42f00282c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28498e85-1d5f-4aa7-a6b9-7e42f00282c7
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIba/l_8NA1B8wURLL2Sunf_5Hhd.nhS0R_X5.wkFuVIOQlc
  Specification_and_Tender_Response_Document__Liverpool_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIbQ/yMd7FySLTAg5FAUtAeVGPitxGGGuDz2HA_15H5oe7Rg
  P2_Lab__Liverpool_Redacted

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