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title: "Storage of Positive Samples"
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# Storage of Positive Samples

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4b9c4bd-8088-4623-85f0-2b3a712da02e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Storage of Positive Samples," which pertains to laboratory services. The contract valued at £1,724,000 was initiated to support the National Testing Programme by providing collection, storage, and distribution of positive samples to validate new tests and technologies. The tender period for this limited procurement method ended on 4th February 2021, while the contract commenced on the same date and will run until 4th August 2021. The project locations include the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in laboratory services and biological sample management. Companies with expertise in storage, logistics, and testing validation will find themselves well-suited to compete in future procurements within this domain. Engaging with contracts like this one can help foster growth for businesses aiming to enter or expand their presence in the healthcare sector, particularly amid evolving testing needs in public health.

## Notice

Collection, storage and distribution of positive samples for the National Testing Programme (NTP) in order to support validation of new tests and technologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ecc348-ab3b-43dc-bd95-37a6c62162b9 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2021 - 4 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,724,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,724,000 |
| 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 | 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 | UK BIOCENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ecc348-ab3b-43dc-bd95-37a6c62162b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ecc348-ab3b-43dc-bd95-37a6c62162b9
  26th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIkX/BDzp87L39uXDezgrjkVvUt6wBHHD35xwfLK5syyEiTE
  DHSC_UKBC_Storage_Ageement_Counter_Signed_UKBC_040221_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIkh/ZYmqqdiwQp8Hi4LmyyjoWtad04dU4tIlD1uCB3Xti9g
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - UKBC

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