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title: "Supply of Laboratory Services for Provision of Testing Requirements Related to Covid-19"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Supply of Laboratory Services for Provision of Testing Requirements Related to Covid-19

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e23bc04f-8d04-4000-84a7-261482f5ca44

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a tender for the supply of laboratory services specifically related to Covid-19 testing requirements. The total contract value is £42 million and the services are classified under the CPV code 71900000, covering laboratory services. The procurement was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender period ended on 23rd October 2020, with the contract commencing on the same date and concluding on 3rd December 2020. This contracting process is based in London, with delivery addresses extending across various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory services and healthcare provision. Companies that possess the necessary capabilities to meet the surge testing requirements related to Covid-19 will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The nature of this service allows for potential growth in associated sectors, offering a chance for both established and emerging firms in the healthcare and laboratory service industries to expand their operations.

## Notice

The provision of Covid-19 testing services to cover surge requirements, 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/4f4f9820-9ccd-409a-abc1-f7d32848ff52 |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2020 - 3 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000,000 |
| 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

- 15 Jan 2021 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4f9820-9ccd-409a-abc1-f7d32848ff52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4f9820-9ccd-409a-abc1-f7d32848ff52
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEuu/w1RCdtbIgeuvVElwSffSsyDUtjOvgaSJ24CEBkhT.DQ
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Systems Biology
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFFh/x9WsM0wZJyp0mjNLYPdrYMu_Axmv7Tocu5eb60ZcoLI
  21102020_SBLCAN004_extension_v1.0_Final__signed_by_CTN_rock_sig_highlighted_Redacted

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