---
title: "Award of RESAS/015/20 - Integrating Covid19 testing data from wastewater with human testing data"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000638900"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-12-18"
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# Award of RESAS/015/20 - Integrating Covid19 testing data from wastewater with human testing data

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000638900

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a procurement process titled "Award of RESAS/015/20 - Integrating Covid19 testing data from wastewater with human testing data." This contract is classified under the services industry category and is expected to be executed in Edinburgh. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract having been signed on 18th December 2020. The project is designed to commence immediately and will run until 31st March 2021, aiming to integrate biostatistical data as part of the local response to Covid-19.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biostatistical consultancy and research services, particularly those experienced in handling public health data integration. Companies such as data analytics firms and those with expertise in public health responses to pandemics would be well-suited to compete. The short-term nature of this contract also indicates potential for firms to secure further work, as the Scottish Government has mentioned the possibility of future contracts upon the completion of this project.

## Notice

Introduction1. Scottish Government requires to procure integrative biostatistical support bringing together data from human Covid-19 testing and wastewater testing. This is to support the local response to covid-19 especially in the rollout of local mass-testing. The contract is designed to start as soon as possible and run until the 31st March 2021. The work was proposed by the Chief Scientific Advisor for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and will be funded through RESAS - Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services.Background & Context2. Because of the Covid-19 outbreak biostatistical support is needed to integrate human testing data for SARS-COV-2 with wastewater data from SEPA. This is to inform local mass-testing. This is a short term requirement. Should there be a longer term project, this will be competitively tendered at the close of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402515 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,302 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS LANARKSHIRE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | East Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Giffnock and Thornliebank |
| Westminster constituency | East Renfrewshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | A.C.T HERITAGE; BIOMATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS SCOTLAND; CHANGEWORKS; CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS; GLADE DEER MANAGEMENT; HAMILTONS ENVIRONMENTAL; HARPER MACLEOD; KANTAR WORLDPANEL; LEVENSEAT; MELDRUM CONSTRUCTION (PERTH; MLL TELECOM; ORLO; PHILIPS ELECTRONICS; PINACL SOLUTIONS; R GROOM TREE SERVICES; SWARCO TRAFFIC; SYSTRA; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 11:50 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402515

## Notice URLs

- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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