--- title: "Covid-19 National Testing Programme: Genomics Quality and Innovation Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0302ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0302ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0302ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0302ff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2021-12-17" --- # Covid-19 National Testing Programme: Genomics Quality and Innovation Framework Agreement Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0302ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0302ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0302ff.json) ## Summary The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), is currently initiating a tender for the "Covid-19 National Testing Programme: Genomics Quality and Innovation Framework Agreement." This procurement, classified under the service category of "Research laboratory services," is focused on providing pathogen genomics projects with the necessary genomic sequencing and data analysis services. The tender is set to close for submissions on 18th January 2022, with a total estimated value of £5,000,000. The contract period is from 1st February 2022 to 31st January 2023, with potential extensions of one year each until January 2025. The location for the delivery of services is in the UKI32 region. This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for research and diagnostic laboratories specialising in genomics, data analysis, and whole genome sequencing. Businesses with experience in pathogen sample sequencing and robust analytical capabilities will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement process encourages participation from a variety of organisations that can improve the UK's capability in managing pathogen genomics, which is especially critical in the context of ongoing public health challenges. ## Notice UKHSA seeks to establish a Quality and Innovation Framework agreement for pathogen genomics projects. The Framework will provide research and diagnostic laboratories the opportunity to set out the genomic sequencing and data analysis services that they are able to offer to the UKHSA SARS-COV-2 and pathogen genomics programme. ### Lot Information Lot 1 UKHSA seeks to establish a Quality and Innovation Framework agreement for pathogen genomics projects. The Framework is to be established under Regulation 14 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Although this procurement is exempt under Regulation 14, UKHSA will run the procurement process equivalent to the Open Procedure. The Framework seeks to provide research and diagnostic laboratories the opportunity to assist the Authority through work packages in optimising the delivery of Pathogen Genomics activity across its lab networks and supporting activities. The generic requirements to be covered under the framework will include but are not limited to research and development, experimentation, and study for the examination of specimens/samples/sample extracts and the development of methods for pathogen genomic sequencing and data analysis. Interested providers shall have suitable prior experience which includes: - pathogen sample-to-result sequencing - data analysis for pathogens - whole genome sequencing -sequencing data analysis and pipeline development. Options: The framework agreement will have two optional extensions of one year each as follows: 01/02/2023 - 31/01/2024 01/02/2024 - 31/01/2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031624-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 17 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | 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 | TLI32 Westminster | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2021 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031624-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency - https://www.judiciary.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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