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title: "Covid-19: Provision of NPEx connectivity to (up to 45) NHS Labs - XLab"
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# Covid-19: Provision of NPEx connectivity to (up to 45) NHS Labs - XLab

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8e43cf1-2fda-4e60-9430-92dd102714b0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), which has awarded a contract titled "Covid-19: Provision of NPEx connectivity to (up to 45) NHS Labs - XLab." This project falls within the communications network industry category and encompasses the deployment, integration to Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and maintenance of services for COVID-19 testing. The total contract value is £3,783,500, and the contract period extends from April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2022. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period concluding on March 31, 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare technologies and communications networks. Companies that offer similar services, particularly those with experience in integration and maintenance of laboratory information systems, would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders or projects in this domain. Increased focus on public health and COVID-19 response enhances the potential for further contracts in related sectors, creating a favourable environment for growth and participation from established firms or those seeking to expand their service offerings in the health sector.

## Notice

For the purpose of COVID-19 testing, comprising deployment, integration to Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) interface and maintenance of the service for a period of 12 or 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eb32910-9776-4923-9517-292df5636283 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,783,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,783,500 |
| 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 (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | X LAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eb32910-9776-4923-9517-292df5636283
- 21 Oct 2020 at 18:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feefc39f-9480-4193-ae1d-5dcdfd21370d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eb32910-9776-4923-9517-292df5636283
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feefc39f-9480-4193-ae1d-5dcdfd21370d
  21st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDpn/W5iWoLyuJxOo6HqMc8JixroL3hdfpbJjqO_2C0bG7T0
  NHS_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS - X-Lab Ltd_Final_Signed.pdfREDACTED

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