--- title: "RMI UK Ltd" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a25b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a25b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a25b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a25b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2021-04-01" --- # RMI UK Ltd Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a25b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a25b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a25b.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the Department of Health and Social Care, which initiated a tender titled "RMI UK Ltd" for services provided by medical laboratories. This contracting process is classified under the healthcare industry and involves deploying mobile testing laboratories (MTLs) to enhance testing capabilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication, reflecting extreme urgency due to the unforeseen public health crisis. The contract was awarded in December 2020 with an active status and a financial value of £285,089. The delivery of services is expected to happen in the UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities in laboratory operations or mobile testing solutions. Suppliers well-suited to compete may include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical laboratory services or companies with expertise in the deployment of mobile health technologies. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care can foster valuable partnerships that align with the ongoing demand for enhanced testing solutions in the healthcare sector. ## Notice The contract is to deploy mobile testing laboratories ("MTLs") in order to (1) test the current process design (2) identify procedures which will allow an increase in the volume of tests completed and (3) improve the design and operation of the MTL vehicles ("the MTL Project"). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The contract is to deploy mobile testing laboratories ("MTLs") in order to (1) test the current process design (2) identify procedures which will allow an increase in the volume of tests completed and (3) improve the design and operation of the MTL vehicles ("the MTL Project"). ### Procurement Information Negotiated procedure without prior publication1. The COVID-19 outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern as declared by the World Health Organisation on 30 January 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020.2. A key element of ensuring an effective response to the pandemic is ensuring that there is adequate testing. Subsequently securing sufficient lab capacity in order to process test results is crucial.3. DHSC is satisfied the tests permitting use of the Negotiated procedure without prior publication (Regulation 32(2)(c)) are met:A. As far as is strictly necessary: Increased lab capacity to increase the amount and fast turnaround of tests processed was identified as strictly necessary to meet the demand to scale up the testing programme in the UK.B. There are genuine reasons for extreme urgency: It is responding to COVID-19 immediately because of public health risks presenting a genuine emergency.C. The events that have led to the need for extreme urgency were unforeseeable: The Commission itself confirmed: "The current coronavirus crisis presents an extreme and unforeseeable urgency - precisely for such a situation our European rules enable public buyers to buy within a matter of days, even hours, if necessary." (Commissioner Breton, Internal Market, 01.04.2020).D. It is impossible to comply with the usual timescales in the PCR: It is not possible to comply with the timescales of another procedure due to the urgent requirement to ensure the amount of tests processed increases with the necessary demand. E. The situation is not attributable to the contracting authority - DHSC has not done anything to cause or contribute to the need for extreme urgency ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006890-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £285,089 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | REMOTE MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories ## Release History - 1 Apr 2021 at 17:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006890-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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