---
title: "Laboratory Test Validation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02aaf0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-04-28"
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# Laboratory Test Validation Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aaf0

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is conducting an open procurement for Laboratory Test Validation Services, with a total estimated value of £6,000,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, and submissions are due by 20th May 2021. This initiative falls under the laboratory services industry category, aiming to establish laboratory capabilities for the assessment and validation of COVID-19 testing equipment in the UK, specifically in London.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in laboratory services, particularly those engaged in testing and validation of medical products. Companies equipped to handle the technical evaluation and documentation processes required for independent validation are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses with experience in urgent public health initiatives would find this procurement particularly relevant, especially considering its critical role in ensuring public confidence in COVID-19 testing solutions.

## Notice

To setup and establish laboratory services and personnel capable of:i) assessing and validating the technical performance of supplied testing equipment (i.e. Products) using a Private Testing Validation Group (PTVG) defined protocol and against an agreed Comparator Assay; andii) documenting findings into a standardised report to feed back to the PTVG.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To setup and establish laboratory services and personnel capable of:i) assessing and validating the technical performance of supplied testing equipment (i.e. Products) using a Private Testing Validation Group (PTVG) defined protocol and against an agreed Comparator Assay; andii) documenting findings into a standardised report to feed back to the PTVG.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009087-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009087-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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