---
title: "Supply of Laboratory Services for provision of Testing requirements"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1aff30b-9050-43c6-93a2-5ab7fbdff570"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1aff30b-9050-43c6-93a2-5ab7fbdff570"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1aff30b-9050-43c6-93a2-5ab7fbdff570.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1aff30b-9050-43c6-93a2-5ab7fbdff570.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-11-23"
---

# Supply of Laboratory Services for provision of Testing requirements

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1aff30b-9050-43c6-93a2-5ab7fbdff570

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1aff30b-9050-43c6-93a2-5ab7fbdff570)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1aff30b-9050-43c6-93a2-5ab7fbdff570.json)

## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process for the "Supply of Laboratory Services for provision of Testing requirements." This contract, valued at £4,620,000, falls under the laboratory services category and is associated with the COVID-19 testing services. The procurement was executed via a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 18th May 2020 and concluded on 12th July 2020. The delivery location is in London, with a deadline for the tender period also set on 18th May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sectors, particularly those with capabilities in COVID-19 testing and related services. Companies that specialise in laboratory services, healthcare technology, or diagnostic testing would be well-suited for future tenders of this nature. Engaging with procurement processes like this one could lead to collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care, enhancing business growth and visibility within a critical industry.

## Notice

The provision of COVID-19 testing services along with relevant reporting and forecasting. This forms part of the additional lab capacity that is being purchased on top of the already existing lighthouse labs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9343ea21-2146-4461-b827-af4c1aac9f01 |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2020 - 12 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,620,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,620,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | SYSTEMS BIOLOGY LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9343ea21-2146-4461-b827-af4c1aac9f01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9343ea21-2146-4461-b827-af4c1aac9f01
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEIp/y2IdPWr0nm5aLa9IVFFavkBxdrTb5GazJ4IPuwFSE1Y
  09052020_VTN_Contract_Systems_Biology_Final_Signed_1_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEIk/hHisEAsRDJ6HvNC6aMp1pSBL7eYBycIrbRtt5xhV5Ok
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Systems Biology Laboratory

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1aff30b-9050-43c6-93a2-5ab7fbdff570. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1aff30b-9050-43c6-93a2-5ab7fbdff570.json.