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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-d0309841-65d9-49bb-ae2a-f23492b3be58

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing" is managed by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T). This contract, valued at £75,787.11, falls under the category of research laboratory services and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, and the contract period commenced on 5 February 2021 and concluded on 26 March 2021. The tender was awarded on 5 February 2021 and the contract has now been marked as complete.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses targeting healthcare and laboratory service sectors, particularly those with expertise in mass spectrometry and Covid-19 diagnostics. Given the direct nature of the procurement, companies with established capabilities in clinical validation and diagnostic services are encouraged to explore similar contracts. Such tenders may benefit larger organisations with specialised technical competencies, as well as those positioned to provide innovation in the procurement of health services amidst ongoing public health challenges.

## 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/b4ae9f29-3147-4355-be39-265d4c78a732 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2021 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,787 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,787 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4ae9f29-3147-4355-be39-265d4c78a732

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4ae9f29-3147-4355-be39-265d4c78a732
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHwP/YpzBvQBEbSoas8s53dx5_uEFsWWVtvj5BxDuo0AKLjs
  P2_Contract_Variation_Letter__MFT_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHwK/fjm9qseWyxtMAQZUEX8JzX4btAvo259pGwQFj2dc5po
  Specification_and_Tender_Response_Document__MFT_version_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHwF/1cvOPqH46l8rGj.WGedozqJcPZZ3FHsC8fvqs3Kh1Ys
  P2_Lab__Services_Contract__MFT_Redacted

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