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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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# 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-bf11f42f-0bec-4dbf-bcea-7368fb7f9ab9

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) seeking contractual services related to clinical validation in the field of mass spectrometry for Covid-19 testing. The contract, titled "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing", had a total value of £71,020 and was awarded to HSL Pathology LLP. The procurement method used for this contract was a single tender action, initiated on 25th March 2021 and completed by 16th April 2021, with the award notice published on 21st May 2021. The procurement primarily falls under the category of research laboratory services, and the delivery address is located in London, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the clinical and laboratory services sector to expand their operations, particularly those that specialise in diagnostic solutions and validation processes. Companies with experience in mass spectrometry or similar diagnostic technology would be well-positioned to compete for additional contracts arising from ongoing developments in healthcare demand. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care could lead to further collaborations and contracts within the public health sphere, ensuring a pathway for substantial growth.

## 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/31e021cd-e857-4a32-b8f8-dcbbda7ba4e5 |
| 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 | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2021 - 16 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,020 |
| 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 | HSL PATHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e021cd-e857-4a32-b8f8-dcbbda7ba4e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e021cd-e857-4a32-b8f8-dcbbda7ba4e5
  21st May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kL45/Q3M5FsYoS0lxzSBwUCs0Rhto571NSR_OjYO.A4FBsbE
  DHSC_MASSSPEC_20210325134701_HSL_Pathology_signed_Redactedv2

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