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title: "Supply of Wastewater Biobanking Facilities"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
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# Supply of Wastewater Biobanking Facilities

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecbec916-273d-4323-925c-c46d59c631a1

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Wastewater Biobanking Facilities." This contract falls under the laboratory services industry category and is based in the United Kingdom, specifically at a delivery address in London (SW1H 0EU). The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2021 and concluding on 31st May 2022. The total contract value is £16,521, and the procurement method used was a direct single tender action, given that it falls below the financial threshold. The tender period officially ended on 31st May 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in environmental testing and biobanking solutions. Companies that can provide short-term storage and management for wastewater and RNA samples would be well-positioned to compete for future similar contracts. Given that the Department of Health and Social Care is the contracting authority, businesses that already have partnerships or are looking to engage with governmental health entities may find this an advantageous opportunity for growth and expansion in their service offerings.

## Notice

Via the MOU between DHSC and DEFRA, the University of Bangor has been undertaking R&D work associated with wastewater testing, as part of this R&D they have been receiving wastewater samples for testing. There is a requirement to hold samples in storage and Bangor has been providing this storage for samples it has received (both wastewater and RNA). The contract between Bangor and DEFRA is due to come to an end on 31st May 2021. EMHP are seeking a long-term biobank solution for wastewater and RNA samples - this may come via a procurement exercise, be provided under an MOU with the EA or the samples may be stored at the wastewater Centre of Excellence. Whilst these strategic decisions are made it is necessary to secure short term storage space. Bangor have advised that they are able to continue to store samples at their facilities for a period of six months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039fb1e2-75d3-4f92-8a12-c862258aa0f1 |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,521 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,521 |
| 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 | BANGOR UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2021 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039fb1e2-75d3-4f92-8a12-c862258aa0f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039fb1e2-75d3-4f92-8a12-c862258aa0f1
  22nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Q1a2/l2nIEG04.ogRNmgbVAMvTx7kq6b0tET3.MGdyDeQ1JQ
  1761 - Uni of Bangor - Biobanking (supplier dh signed)_Redacted

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